Finding the Third Proportional to 111,550 and 163,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,550 and 163,604 is: 239,948.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,550 : 163,604 = 163,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,550/163,604 = 163,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,550x = 163,604 × 163,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,550x = 26,766,268,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,766,268,816/111,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,948.62
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