Finding the Third Proportional to 112,676 and 163,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,676 and 163,720 is: 237,887.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,676 : 163,720 = 163,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,676/163,720 = 163,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,676x = 163,720 × 163,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,676x = 26,804,238,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,804,238,400/112,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,887.73
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