Finding the Third Proportional to 113,840 and 164,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,840 and 164,467 is: 237,608.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,840 : 164,467 = 164,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,840/164,467 = 164,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,840x = 164,467 × 164,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,840x = 27,049,394,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,049,394,089/113,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,608.87
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