Finding the Third Proportional to 104,934 and 163,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,934 and 163,676 is: 255,301.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,934 : 163,676 = 163,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,934/163,676 = 163,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,934x = 163,676 × 163,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,934x = 26,789,832,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,789,832,976/104,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,301.74
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