Finding the Third Proportional to 108,903 and 163,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,903 and 163,399 is: 245,165.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,903 : 163,399 = 163,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,903/163,399 = 163,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,903x = 163,399 × 163,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,903x = 26,699,233,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,699,233,201/108,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,165.27
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