Finding the Third Proportional to 105,613 and 163,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,613 and 163,637 is: 253,539.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,613 : 163,637 = 163,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,613/163,637 = 163,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,613x = 163,637 × 163,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,613x = 26,777,067,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,777,067,769/105,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,539.51
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