Finding the Third Proportional to 105,708 and 163,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,708 and 163,710 is: 253,537.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,708 : 163,710 = 163,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,708/163,710 = 163,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,708x = 163,710 × 163,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,708x = 26,800,964,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,800,964,100/105,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,537.71
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