Finding the Third Proportional to 107,954 and 163,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,954 and 163,438 is: 247,438.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,954 : 163,438 = 163,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,954/163,438 = 163,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,954x = 163,438 × 163,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,954x = 26,711,979,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,711,979,844/107,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,438.54
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