Finding the Third Proportional to 105,844 and 163,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,844 and 163,990 is: 254,078.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,844 : 163,990 = 163,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,844/163,990 = 163,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,844x = 163,990 × 163,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,844x = 26,892,720,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,892,720,100/105,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,078.83
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