Finding the Third Proportional to 106,020 and 163,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,020 and 163,950 is: 253,533.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,020 : 163,950 = 163,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,020/163,950 = 163,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,020x = 163,950 × 163,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,020x = 26,879,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,879,602,500/106,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,533.32
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