Finding the Third Proportional to 103,624 and 164,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,624 and 164,778 is: 262,022.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,624 : 164,778 = 164,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,624/164,778 = 164,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,624x = 164,778 × 164,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,624x = 27,151,789,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,151,789,284/103,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,022.21
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