Finding the Third Proportional to 109,818 and 164,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,818 and 164,235 is: 245,616.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,818 : 164,235 = 164,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,818/164,235 = 164,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,818x = 164,235 × 164,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,818x = 26,973,135,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,973,135,225/109,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,616.70
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