Finding the Third Proportional to 114,045 and 164,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,045 and 164,277 is: 236,634.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,045 : 164,277 = 164,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,045/164,277 = 164,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,045x = 164,277 × 164,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,045x = 26,986,932,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,986,932,729/114,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,634.07
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