Finding the Third Proportional to 103,464 and 165,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,464 and 165,307 is: 264,115.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,464 : 165,307 = 165,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,464/165,307 = 165,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,464x = 165,307 × 165,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,464x = 27,326,404,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,326,404,249/103,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,115.10
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