Finding the Third Proportional to 108,044 and 163,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,044 and 163,558 is: 247,595.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,044 : 163,558 = 163,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,044/163,558 = 163,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,044x = 163,558 × 163,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,044x = 26,751,219,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,751,219,364/108,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,595.60
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