Finding the Third Proportional to 109,816 and 164,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,816 and 164,232 is: 245,612.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,816 : 164,232 = 164,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,816/164,232 = 164,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,816x = 164,232 × 164,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,816x = 26,972,149,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,972,149,824/109,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,612.20
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