Finding the Third Proportional to 106,200 and 162,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,200 and 162,648 is: 249,099.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,200 : 162,648 = 162,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,200/162,648 = 162,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,200x = 162,648 × 162,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,200x = 26,454,371,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,454,371,904/106,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,099.55
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