Finding the Third Proportional to 108,869 and 163,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,869 and 163,304 is: 244,956.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,869 : 163,304 = 163,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,869/163,304 = 163,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,869x = 163,304 × 163,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,869x = 26,668,196,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,668,196,416/108,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,956.75
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