Finding the Third Proportional to 116,154 and 163,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,154 and 163,574 is: 230,353.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,154 : 163,574 = 163,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,154/163,574 = 163,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,154x = 163,574 × 163,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,154x = 26,756,453,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,756,453,476/116,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,353.27
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