Finding the Third Proportional to 105,914 and 163,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,914 and 163,569 is: 252,608.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,914 : 163,569 = 163,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,914/163,569 = 163,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,914x = 163,569 × 163,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,914x = 26,754,817,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,754,817,761/105,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,608.89
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