Finding the Third Proportional to 111,544 and 163,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,544 and 163,596 is: 239,938.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,544 : 163,596 = 163,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,544/163,596 = 163,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,544x = 163,596 × 163,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,544x = 26,763,651,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,763,651,216/111,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,938.06
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