Finding the Third Proportional to 108,488 and 162,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,488 and 162,153 is: 242,364.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,488 : 162,153 = 162,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,488/162,153 = 162,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,488x = 162,153 × 162,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,488x = 26,293,595,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,293,595,409/108,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,364.09
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