Finding the Third Proportional to 111,192 and 163,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,192 and 163,847 is: 241,436.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,192 : 163,847 = 163,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,192/163,847 = 163,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,192x = 163,847 × 163,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,192x = 26,845,839,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,845,839,409/111,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,436.79
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