Finding the Third Proportional to 103,466 and 165,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,466 and 165,310 is: 264,119.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,466 : 165,310 = 165,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,466/165,310 = 165,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,466x = 165,310 × 165,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,466x = 27,327,396,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,327,396,100/103,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,119.58
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