Finding the Third Proportional to 108,324 and 162,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,324 and 162,189 is: 242,838.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,324 : 162,189 = 162,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,324/162,189 = 162,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,324x = 162,189 × 162,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,324x = 26,305,271,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,305,271,721/108,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,838.81
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