Finding the Third Proportional to 107,161 and 161,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,161 and 161,713 is: 244,035.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,161 : 161,713 = 161,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,161/161,713 = 161,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,161x = 161,713 × 161,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,161x = 26,151,094,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,151,094,369/107,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,035.56
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