Finding the Third Proportional to 112,102 and 163,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,102 and 163,842 is: 239,462.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,102 : 163,842 = 163,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,102/163,842 = 163,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,102x = 163,842 × 163,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,102x = 26,844,200,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,844,200,964/112,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,462.28
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