Finding the Third Proportional to 111,536 and 163,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,536 and 163,584 is: 239,920.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,536 : 163,584 = 163,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,536/163,584 = 163,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,536x = 163,584 × 163,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,536x = 26,759,725,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,759,725,056/111,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,920.07
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