Finding the Third Proportional to 108,670 and 163,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,670 and 163,694 is: 246,578.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,670 : 163,694 = 163,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,670/163,694 = 163,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,670x = 163,694 × 163,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,670x = 26,795,725,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,795,725,636/108,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,578.87
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