Finding the Third Proportional to 108,164 and 161,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,164 and 161,346 is: 240,676.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,164 : 161,346 = 161,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,164/161,346 = 161,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,164x = 161,346 × 161,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,164x = 26,032,531,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,032,531,716/108,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,676.49
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