Finding the Third Proportional to 105,804 and 163,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,804 and 163,962 is: 254,088.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,804 : 163,962 = 163,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,804/163,962 = 163,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,804x = 163,962 × 163,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,804x = 26,883,537,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,883,537,444/105,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,088.10
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