Finding the Third Proportional to 113,790 and 163,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,790 and 163,910 is: 236,105.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,790 : 163,910 = 163,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,790/163,910 = 163,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,790x = 163,910 × 163,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,790x = 26,866,488,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,866,488,100/113,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,105.88
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