Finding the Third Proportional to 109,600 and 164,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,600 and 164,400 is: 246,600
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,600 : 164,400 = 164,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,600/164,400 = 164,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,600x = 164,400 × 164,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,600x = 27,027,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,027,360,000/109,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,600
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