Finding the Third Proportional to 109,926 and 164,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,926 and 164,817 is: 247,117.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,926 : 164,817 = 164,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,926/164,817 = 164,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,926x = 164,817 × 164,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,926x = 27,164,643,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,164,643,489/109,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,117.55
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