Finding the Third Proportional to 106,009 and 163,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,009 and 163,935 is: 253,513.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,009 : 163,935 = 163,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,009/163,935 = 163,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,009x = 163,935 × 163,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,009x = 26,874,684,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,874,684,225/106,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,513.23
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