Finding the Third Proportional to 108,082 and 163,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,082 and 163,612 is: 247,672.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,082 : 163,612 = 163,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,082/163,612 = 163,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,082x = 163,612 × 163,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,082x = 26,768,886,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,768,886,544/108,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,672.01
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