Finding the Third Proportional to 115,206 and 164,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,206 and 164,745 is: 235,585.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,206 : 164,745 = 164,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,206/164,745 = 164,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,206x = 164,745 × 164,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,206x = 27,140,915,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,140,915,025/115,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,585.95
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