Finding the Third Proportional to 108,120 and 162,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,120 and 162,018 is: 242,784.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,120 : 162,018 = 162,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,120/162,018 = 162,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,120x = 162,018 × 162,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,120x = 26,249,832,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,249,832,324/108,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,784.24
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