Finding the Third Proportional to 107,924 and 163,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,924 and 163,830 is: 248,696.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,924 : 163,830 = 163,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,924/163,830 = 163,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,924x = 163,830 × 163,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,924x = 26,840,268,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,840,268,900/107,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,696.02
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