Finding the Third Proportional to 107,921 and 163,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,921 and 163,387 is: 247,359.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,921 : 163,387 = 163,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,921/163,387 = 163,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,921x = 163,387 × 163,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,921x = 26,695,311,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,695,311,769/107,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,359.75
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