Finding the Third Proportional to 105,763 and 163,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,763 and 163,844 is: 253,820.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,763 : 163,844 = 163,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,763/163,844 = 163,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,763x = 163,844 × 163,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,763x = 26,844,856,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,844,856,336/105,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,820.87
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