Finding the Third Proportional to 109,704 and 163,837.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,704 and 163,837.50 is: 244,683.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,704 : 163,837.50 = 163,837.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,704/163,837.50 = 163,837.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,704x = 163,837.50 × 163,837.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,704x = 26,842,726,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,842,726,406.25/109,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,683.21
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