Finding the Third Proportional to 109,460 and 164,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,460 and 164,305 is: 246,630.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,460 : 164,305 = 164,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,460/164,305 = 164,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,460x = 164,305 × 164,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,460x = 26,996,133,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,996,133,025/109,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,630.12
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