Finding the Third Proportional to 109,432 and 164,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,432 and 164,147 is: 246,219.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,432 : 164,147 = 164,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,432/164,147 = 164,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,432x = 164,147 × 164,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,432x = 26,944,237,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,944,237,609/109,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,219.00
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