Finding the Third Proportional to 105,634.50 and 163,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,634.50 and 163,815 is: 254,039.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,634.50 : 163,815 = 163,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,634.50/163,815 = 163,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,634.50x = 163,815 × 163,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,634.50x = 26,835,354,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,835,354,225/105,634.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,039.68
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