Finding the Third Proportional to 110,218 and 164,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,218 and 164,898 is: 246,705.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,218 : 164,898 = 164,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,218/164,898 = 164,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,218x = 164,898 × 164,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,218x = 27,191,350,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,191,350,404/110,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,705.17
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