Finding the Third Proportional to 106,234 and 163,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,234 and 163,066 is: 250,301.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,234 : 163,066 = 163,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,234/163,066 = 163,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,234x = 163,066 × 163,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,234x = 26,590,520,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,590,520,356/106,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,301.41
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