Finding the Third Proportional to 109,848 and 164,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,848 and 164,772 is: 247,158
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,848 : 164,772 = 164,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,848/164,772 = 164,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,848x = 164,772 × 164,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,848x = 27,149,811,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,149,811,984/109,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,158
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