Finding the Third Proportional to 107,622 and 161,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,622 and 161,817 is: 243,302.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,622 : 161,817 = 161,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,622/161,817 = 161,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,622x = 161,817 × 161,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,622x = 26,184,741,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,184,741,489/107,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,302.87
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