Finding the Third Proportional to 114,548 and 163,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,548 and 163,626 is: 233,731.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,548 : 163,626 = 163,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,548/163,626 = 163,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,548x = 163,626 × 163,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,548x = 26,773,467,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,773,467,876/114,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,731.43
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