Finding the Third Proportional to 105,916 and 163,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,916 and 163,572 is: 252,613.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,916 : 163,572 = 163,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,916/163,572 = 163,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,916x = 163,572 × 163,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,916x = 26,755,799,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,755,799,184/105,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,613.38
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