Finding the Third Proportional to 109,930 and 164,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,930 and 164,823 is: 247,126.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,930 : 164,823 = 164,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,930/164,823 = 164,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,930x = 164,823 × 164,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,930x = 27,166,621,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,166,621,329/109,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,126.55
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