Finding the Third Proportional to 106,438 and 163,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,438 and 163,652 is: 251,620.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,438 : 163,652 = 163,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,438/163,652 = 163,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,438x = 163,652 × 163,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,438x = 26,781,977,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,781,977,104/106,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,620.45
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