Finding the Third Proportional to 113,826 and 167,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,826 and 167,046 is: 245,149.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,826 : 167,046 = 167,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,826/167,046 = 167,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,826x = 167,046 × 167,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,826x = 27,904,366,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,904,366,116/113,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,149.32
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