Finding the Third Proportional to 109,840 and 164,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,840 and 164,382 is: 246,007.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,840 : 164,382 = 164,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,840/164,382 = 164,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,840x = 164,382 × 164,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,840x = 27,021,441,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,021,441,924/109,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,007.30
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