Finding the Third Proportional to 112,368 and 164,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,368 and 164,400 is: 240,525.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,368 : 164,400 = 164,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,368/164,400 = 164,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,368x = 164,400 × 164,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,368x = 27,027,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,027,360,000/112,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,525.42
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