Finding the Third Proportional to 112,331 and 164,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,331 and 164,104 is: 239,739.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,331 : 164,104 = 164,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,331/164,104 = 164,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,331x = 164,104 × 164,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,331x = 26,930,122,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,930,122,816/112,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,739.01
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