Finding the Third Proportional to 108,048 and 163,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,048 and 163,560 is: 247,592.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,048 : 163,560 = 163,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,048/163,560 = 163,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,048x = 163,560 × 163,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,048x = 26,751,873,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,751,873,600/108,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,592.49
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