Finding the Third Proportional to 109,463 and 164,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,463 and 164,990 is: 248,684.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,463 : 164,990 = 164,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,463/164,990 = 164,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,463x = 164,990 × 164,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,463x = 27,221,700,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,221,700,100/109,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,684.03
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