Finding the Third Proportional to 103,831 and 162,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,831 and 162,660 is: 254,820.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,831 : 162,660 = 162,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,831/162,660 = 162,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,831x = 162,660 × 162,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,831x = 26,458,275,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,458,275,600/103,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,820.58
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