Finding the Third Proportional to 111,549 and 163,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,549 and 163,603 is: 239,947.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,549 : 163,603 = 163,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,549/163,603 = 163,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,549x = 163,603 × 163,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,549x = 26,765,941,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,765,941,609/111,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,947.84
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