Finding the Third Proportional to 104,426 and 162,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,426 and 162,877 is: 254,045.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,426 : 162,877 = 162,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,426/162,877 = 162,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,426x = 162,877 × 162,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,426x = 26,528,917,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,528,917,129/104,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,045.13
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