Finding the Third Proportional to 111,558 and 163,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,558 and 163,616 is: 239,966.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,558 : 163,616 = 163,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,558/163,616 = 163,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,558x = 163,616 × 163,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,558x = 26,770,195,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,770,195,456/111,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,966.61
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