Finding the Third Proportional to 107,294 and 162,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,294 and 162,320 is: 245,566.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,294 : 162,320 = 162,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,294/162,320 = 162,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,294x = 162,320 × 162,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,294x = 26,347,782,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,347,782,400/107,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,566.22
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