Finding the Third Proportional to 105,747 and 163,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,747 and 163,989 is: 254,308.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,747 : 163,989 = 163,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,747/163,989 = 163,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,747x = 163,989 × 163,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,747x = 26,892,392,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,892,392,121/105,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,308.79
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