Finding the Third Proportional to 105,422 and 163,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,422 and 163,060 is: 252,210.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,422 : 163,060 = 163,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,422/163,060 = 163,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,422x = 163,060 × 163,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,422x = 26,588,563,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,588,563,600/105,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,210.77
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