Finding the Third Proportional to 110,228 and 164,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,228 and 164,912 is: 246,724.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,228 : 164,912 = 164,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,228/164,912 = 164,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,228x = 164,912 × 164,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,228x = 27,195,967,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,195,967,744/110,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,724.68
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