Finding the Third Proportional to 113,810 and 163,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,810 and 163,946 is: 236,168.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,810 : 163,946 = 163,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,810/163,946 = 163,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,810x = 163,946 × 163,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,810x = 26,878,290,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,878,290,916/113,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,168.10
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