Finding the Third Proportional to 108,628 and 162,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,628 and 162,270 is: 242,401.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,628 : 162,270 = 162,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,628/162,270 = 162,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,628x = 162,270 × 162,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,628x = 26,331,552,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,331,552,900/108,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,401.16
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