Finding the Third Proportional to 111,554 and 163,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,554 and 163,610 is: 239,957.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,554 : 163,610 = 163,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,554/163,610 = 163,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,554x = 163,610 × 163,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,554x = 26,768,232,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,768,232,100/111,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,957.62
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