Finding the Third Proportional to 106,444 and 163,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,444 and 163,661 is: 251,633.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,444 : 163,661 = 163,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,444/163,661 = 163,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,444x = 163,661 × 163,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,444x = 26,784,922,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,784,922,921/106,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,633.94
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