Finding the Third Proportional to 109,154 and 163,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,154 and 163,057 is: 243,578.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,154 : 163,057 = 163,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,154/163,057 = 163,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,154x = 163,057 × 163,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,154x = 26,587,585,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,587,585,249/109,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,578.66
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