Finding the Third Proportional to 103,418 and 165,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,418 and 165,925 is: 266,211.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,418 : 165,925 = 165,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,418/165,925 = 165,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,418x = 165,925 × 165,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,418x = 27,531,105,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,531,105,625/103,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,211.93
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