Finding the Third Proportional to 112,794 and 163,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,794 and 163,860 is: 238,045.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,794 : 163,860 = 163,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,794/163,860 = 163,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,794x = 163,860 × 163,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,794x = 26,850,099,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,850,099,600/112,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,045.46
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