Finding the Third Proportional to 109,890 and 164,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,890 and 164,762 is: 247,033.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,890 : 164,762 = 164,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,890/164,762 = 164,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,890x = 164,762 × 164,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,890x = 27,146,516,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,146,516,644/109,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,033.55
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