Finding the Third Proportional to 108,910 and 163,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,910 and 163,357 is: 245,023.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,910 : 163,357 = 163,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,910/163,357 = 163,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,910x = 163,357 × 163,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,910x = 26,685,509,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,685,509,449/108,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,023.50
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