Finding the Third Proportional to 109,399 and 163,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,399 and 163,916 is: 245,600.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,399 : 163,916 = 163,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,399/163,916 = 163,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,399x = 163,916 × 163,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,399x = 26,868,455,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,868,455,056/109,399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,600.55
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