Finding the Third Proportional to 107,292 and 162,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,292 and 162,318 is: 245,564.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,292 : 162,318 = 162,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,292/162,318 = 162,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,292x = 162,318 × 162,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,292x = 26,347,133,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,347,133,124/107,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,564.75
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