Finding the Third Proportional to 102,744 and 163,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,744 and 163,026 is: 258,676.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,744 : 163,026 = 163,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,744/163,026 = 163,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,744x = 163,026 × 163,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,744x = 26,577,476,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,577,476,676/102,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,676.68
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