Finding the Third Proportional to 108,924 and 163,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,924 and 163,386 is: 245,079
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,924 : 163,386 = 163,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,924/163,386 = 163,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,924x = 163,386 × 163,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,924x = 26,694,984,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,694,984,996/108,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,079
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