Finding the Third Proportional to 105,909 and 161,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,909 and 161,347 is: 245,803.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,909 : 161,347 = 161,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,909/161,347 = 161,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,909x = 161,347 × 161,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,909x = 26,032,854,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,032,854,409/105,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,803.99
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