Finding the Third Proportional to 107,545 and 162,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,545 and 162,775 is: 246,368.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,545 : 162,775 = 162,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,545/162,775 = 162,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,545x = 162,775 × 162,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,545x = 26,495,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,495,700,625/107,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,368.50
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