Finding the Third Proportional to 111,509 and 164,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,509 and 164,311 is: 242,115.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,509 : 164,311 = 164,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,509/164,311 = 164,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,509x = 164,311 × 164,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,509x = 26,998,104,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,998,104,721/111,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,115.93
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