Finding the Third Proportional to 104,496 and 161,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,496 and 161,451 is: 249,449.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,496 : 161,451 = 161,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,496/161,451 = 161,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,496x = 161,451 × 161,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,496x = 26,066,425,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,066,425,401/104,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,449.03
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