Finding the Third Proportional to 111,791 and 164,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,791 and 164,122 is: 240,949.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,791 : 164,122 = 164,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,791/164,122 = 164,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,791x = 164,122 × 164,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,791x = 26,936,030,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,936,030,884/111,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,949.91
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