Finding the Third Proportional to 107,944 and 163,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,944 and 163,424 is: 247,419.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,944 : 163,424 = 163,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,944/163,424 = 163,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,944x = 163,424 × 163,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,944x = 26,707,403,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,707,403,776/107,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,419.07
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