Finding the Third Proportional to 107,752 and 161,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,752 and 161,775 is: 242,883.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,752 : 161,775 = 161,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,752/161,775 = 161,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,752x = 161,775 × 161,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,752x = 26,171,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,171,150,625/107,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,883.20
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