Finding the Third Proportional to 105,105 and 163,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,105 and 163,185 is: 253,359.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,105 : 163,185 = 163,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,105/163,185 = 163,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,105x = 163,185 × 163,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,105x = 26,629,344,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,629,344,225/105,105 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,359.44
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