Finding the Third Proportional to 108,432 and 164,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,432 and 164,160 is: 248,529.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,432 : 164,160 = 164,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,432/164,160 = 164,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,432x = 164,160 × 164,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,432x = 26,948,505,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,948,505,600/108,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,529.08
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