Finding the Third Proportional to 106,162 and 162,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,162 and 162,928 is: 250,047.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,162 : 162,928 = 162,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,162/162,928 = 162,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,162x = 162,928 × 162,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,162x = 26,545,533,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,545,533,184/106,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,047.41
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