Finding the Third Proportional to 116,126 and 163,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,126 and 163,532 is: 230,290.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,126 : 163,532 = 163,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,126/163,532 = 163,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,126x = 163,532 × 163,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,126x = 26,742,715,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,742,715,024/116,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,290.50
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