Finding the Third Proportional to 107,782 and 163,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,782 and 163,164 is: 247,003.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,782 : 163,164 = 163,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,782/163,164 = 163,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,782x = 163,164 × 163,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,782x = 26,622,490,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,622,490,896/107,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,003.13
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