Finding the Third Proportional to 109,690 and 165,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,690 and 165,344 is: 249,235.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,690 : 165,344 = 165,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,690/165,344 = 165,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,690x = 165,344 × 165,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,690x = 27,338,638,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,338,638,336/109,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,235.47
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