Finding the Third Proportional to 108,452 and 162,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,452 and 162,038 is: 242,100.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,452 : 162,038 = 162,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,452/162,038 = 162,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,452x = 162,038 × 162,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,452x = 26,256,313,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,256,313,444/108,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,100.78
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