Finding the Third Proportional to 105,741 and 163,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,741 and 163,980 is: 254,295.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,741 : 163,980 = 163,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,741/163,980 = 163,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,741x = 163,980 × 163,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,741x = 26,889,440,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,889,440,400/105,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,295.31
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