Finding the Third Proportional to 109,772 and 163,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,772 and 163,936 is: 244,825.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,772 : 163,936 = 163,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,772/163,936 = 163,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,772x = 163,936 × 163,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,772x = 26,875,012,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,875,012,096/109,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,825.75
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