Finding the Third Proportional to 106,524 and 163,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,524 and 163,938 is: 252,296.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,524 : 163,938 = 163,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,524/163,938 = 163,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,524x = 163,938 × 163,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,524x = 26,875,667,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,875,667,844/106,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,296.83
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