Finding the Third Proportional to 108,032 and 163,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,032 and 163,524 is: 247,520.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,032 : 163,524 = 163,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,032/163,524 = 163,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,032x = 163,524 × 163,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,032x = 26,740,098,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,740,098,576/108,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,520.17
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