Finding the Third Proportional to 108,043 and 163,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,043 and 163,555 is: 247,588.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,043 : 163,555 = 163,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,043/163,555 = 163,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,043x = 163,555 × 163,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,043x = 26,750,238,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,750,238,025/108,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,588.81
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