Finding the Third Proportional to 108,973.13 and 163,569.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,973.13 and 163,569.38 is: 245,518.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,973.13 : 163,569.38 = 163,569.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,973.13/163,569.38 = 163,569.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,973.13x = 163,569.38 × 163,569.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,973.13x = 26,754,940,437.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,754,940,437.89/108,973.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,518.70
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