Finding the Third Proportional to 108,908 and 163,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,908 and 163,362 is: 245,043
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,908 : 163,362 = 163,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,908/163,362 = 163,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,908x = 163,362 × 163,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,908x = 26,687,143,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,687,143,044/108,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,043
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