Finding the Third Proportional to 103,746 and 162,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,746 and 162,576 is: 254,766.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,746 : 162,576 = 162,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,746/162,576 = 162,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,746x = 162,576 × 162,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,746x = 26,430,955,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,430,955,776/103,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,766.02
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