Finding the Third Proportional to 108,296 and 162,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,296 and 162,444 is: 243,666
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,296 : 162,444 = 162,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,296/162,444 = 162,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,296x = 162,444 × 162,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,296x = 26,388,053,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,388,053,136/108,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,666
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