Finding the Third Proportional to 105,140 and 163,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,140 and 163,254 is: 253,489.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,140 : 163,254 = 163,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,140/163,254 = 163,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,140x = 163,254 × 163,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,140x = 26,651,868,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,651,868,516/105,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,489.33
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