Finding the Third Proportional to 109,611 and 164,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,611 and 164,417 is: 246,626.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,611 : 164,417 = 164,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,611/164,417 = 164,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,611x = 164,417 × 164,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,611x = 27,032,949,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,032,949,889/109,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,626.25
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