Finding the Third Proportional to 114,830 and 163,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,830 and 163,314 is: 232,269.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,830 : 163,314 = 163,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,830/163,314 = 163,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,830x = 163,314 × 163,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,830x = 26,671,462,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,671,462,596/114,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,269.12
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