Finding the Third Proportional to 111,294 and 163,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,294 and 163,782 is: 241,024.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,294 : 163,782 = 163,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,294/163,782 = 163,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,294x = 163,782 × 163,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,294x = 26,824,543,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,824,543,524/111,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,024.17
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