Finding the Third Proportional to 105,246.84 and 161,762.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,246.84 and 161,762.06 is: 248,624.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,246.84 : 161,762.06 = 161,762.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,246.84/161,762.06 = 161,762.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,246.84x = 161,762.06 × 161,762.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,246.84x = 26,166,964,864.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,166,964,864.25/105,246.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,624.70
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