Finding the Third Proportional to 103,630 and 164,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,630 and 164,787 is: 262,035.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,630 : 164,787 = 164,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,630/164,787 = 164,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,630x = 164,787 × 164,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,630x = 27,154,755,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,154,755,369/103,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,035.66
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