Finding the Third Proportional to 108,007 and 162,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,007 and 162,009 is: 243,011.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,007 : 162,009 = 162,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,007/162,009 = 162,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,007x = 162,009 × 162,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,007x = 26,246,916,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,246,916,081/108,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,011.25
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