Finding the Third Proportional to 106,818 and 163,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,818 and 163,916 is: 251,534.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,818 : 163,916 = 163,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,818/163,916 = 163,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,818x = 163,916 × 163,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,818x = 26,868,455,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,868,455,056/106,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,534.90
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