Finding the Third Proportional to 111,198 and 163,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,198 and 163,856 is: 241,450.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,198 : 163,856 = 163,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,198/163,856 = 163,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,198x = 163,856 × 163,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,198x = 26,848,788,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,848,788,736/111,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,450.28
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