Finding the Third Proportional to 105,792 and 163,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,792 and 163,944 is: 254,061.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,792 : 163,944 = 163,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,792/163,944 = 163,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,792x = 163,944 × 163,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,792x = 26,877,635,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,877,635,136/105,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,061.13
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