Finding the Third Proportional to 109,700 and 163,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,700 and 163,832 is: 244,675.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,700 : 163,832 = 163,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,700/163,832 = 163,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,700x = 163,832 × 163,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,700x = 26,840,924,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,840,924,224/109,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,675.70
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