Finding the Third Proportional to 107,918 and 163,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,918 and 163,382 is: 247,351.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,918 : 163,382 = 163,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,918/163,382 = 163,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,918x = 163,382 × 163,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,918x = 26,693,677,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,693,677,924/107,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,351.49
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