Finding the Third Proportional to 109,706 and 163,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,706 and 163,839 is: 244,683.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,706 : 163,839 = 163,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,706/163,839 = 163,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,706x = 163,839 × 163,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,706x = 26,843,217,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,843,217,921/109,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,683.23
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