Finding the Third Proportional to 103,810 and 162,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,810 and 162,633 is: 254,787.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,810 : 162,633 = 162,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,810/162,633 = 162,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,810x = 162,633 × 162,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,810x = 26,449,492,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,449,492,689/103,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,787.52
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