Finding the Third Proportional to 103,410 and 165,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,410 and 165,913 is: 266,194.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,410 : 165,913 = 165,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,410/165,913 = 165,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,410x = 165,913 × 165,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,410x = 27,527,123,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,527,123,569/103,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,194.02
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