Finding the Third Proportional to 111,202 and 163,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,202 and 163,862 is: 241,459.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,202 : 163,862 = 163,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,202/163,862 = 163,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,202x = 163,862 × 163,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,202x = 26,850,755,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,850,755,044/111,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,459.28
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