Finding the Third Proportional to 112,309 and 164,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,309 and 164,071 is: 239,689.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,309 : 164,071 = 164,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,309/164,071 = 164,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,309x = 164,071 × 164,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,309x = 26,919,293,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,919,293,041/112,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,689.54
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