Finding the Third Proportional to 108,980 and 163,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,980 and 163,580 is: 245,535.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,980 : 163,580 = 163,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,980/163,580 = 163,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,980x = 163,580 × 163,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,980x = 26,758,416,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,758,416,400/108,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,535.11
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