Finding the Third Proportional to 111,546 and 163,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,546 and 163,599 is: 239,942.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,546 : 163,599 = 163,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,546/163,599 = 163,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,546x = 163,599 × 163,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,546x = 26,764,632,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,764,632,801/111,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,942.56
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