Finding the Third Proportional to 109,534 and 164,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,534 and 164,786 is: 247,908.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,534 : 164,786 = 164,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,534/164,786 = 164,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,534x = 164,786 × 164,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,534x = 27,154,425,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,154,425,796/109,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,908.65
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