Finding the Third Proportional to 108,040 and 163,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,040 and 163,550 is: 247,580.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,040 : 163,550 = 163,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,040/163,550 = 163,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,040x = 163,550 × 163,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,040x = 26,748,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,748,602,500/108,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,580.55
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