Finding the Third Proportional to 103,652 and 165,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,652 and 165,012 is: 262,695.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,652 : 165,012 = 165,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,652/165,012 = 165,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,652x = 165,012 × 165,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,652x = 27,228,960,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,228,960,144/103,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,695.95
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