Finding the Third Proportional to 107,570 and 162,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,570 and 162,219 is: 244,631.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,570 : 162,219 = 162,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,570/162,219 = 162,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,570x = 162,219 × 162,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,570x = 26,315,003,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,315,003,961/107,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,631.44
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