Finding the Third Proportional to 105,566 and 163,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,566 and 163,702 is: 253,853.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,566 : 163,702 = 163,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,566/163,702 = 163,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,566x = 163,702 × 163,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,566x = 26,798,344,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,798,344,804/105,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,853.94
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