Finding the Third Proportional to 109,948 and 164,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,948 and 164,634 is: 246,519.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,948 : 164,634 = 164,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,948/164,634 = 164,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,948x = 164,634 × 164,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,948x = 27,104,353,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,104,353,956/109,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,519.75
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