Finding the Third Proportional to 109,950 and 164,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,950 and 164,637 is: 246,524.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,950 : 164,637 = 164,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,950/164,637 = 164,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,950x = 164,637 × 164,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,950x = 27,105,341,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,105,341,769/109,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,524.25
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