Finding the Third Proportional to 107,287 and 162,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,287 and 162,311 is: 245,555.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,287 : 162,311 = 162,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,287/162,311 = 162,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,287x = 162,311 × 162,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,287x = 26,344,860,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,344,860,721/107,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,555.01
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