Finding the Third Proportional to 108,050 and 163,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,050 and 163,563 is: 247,596.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,050 : 163,563 = 163,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,050/163,563 = 163,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,050x = 163,563 × 163,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,050x = 26,752,854,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,752,854,969/108,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,596.99
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