Finding the Third Proportional to 111,548 and 163,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,548 and 163,602 is: 239,947.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,548 : 163,602 = 163,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,548/163,602 = 163,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,548x = 163,602 × 163,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,548x = 26,765,614,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,765,614,404/111,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,947.06
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