Finding the Third Proportional to 107,451 and 163,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,451 and 163,638 is: 249,205.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,451 : 163,638 = 163,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,451/163,638 = 163,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,451x = 163,638 × 163,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,451x = 26,777,395,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,777,395,044/107,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,205.64
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