Finding the Third Proportional to 105,812 and 163,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,812 and 163,758 is: 253,437.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,812 : 163,758 = 163,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,812/163,758 = 163,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,812x = 163,758 × 163,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,812x = 26,816,682,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,816,682,564/105,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,437.06
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