Finding the Third Proportional to 108,108 and 163,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,108 and 163,458 is: 247,146.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,108 : 163,458 = 163,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,108/163,458 = 163,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,108x = 163,458 × 163,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,108x = 26,718,517,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,718,517,764/108,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,146.54
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