Finding the Third Proportional to 106,446 and 163,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,446 and 163,664 is: 251,638.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,446 : 163,664 = 163,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,446/163,664 = 163,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,446x = 163,664 × 163,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,446x = 26,785,904,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,785,904,896/106,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,638.44
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