Finding the Third Proportional to 115,208 and 164,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,208 and 164,748 is: 235,590.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,208 : 164,748 = 164,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,208/164,748 = 164,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,208x = 164,748 × 164,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,208x = 27,141,903,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,141,903,504/115,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,590.44
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