Finding the Third Proportional to 106,023 and 163,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,023 and 163,953 is: 253,535.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,023 : 163,953 = 163,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,023/163,953 = 163,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,023x = 163,953 × 163,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,023x = 26,880,586,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,880,586,209/106,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,535.42
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