Finding the Third Proportional to 112,936 and 165,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,936 and 165,160 is: 241,533.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,936 : 165,160 = 165,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,936/165,160 = 165,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,936x = 165,160 × 165,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,936x = 27,277,825,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,277,825,600/112,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,533.48
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