Finding the Third Proportional to 103,660 and 165,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,660 and 165,024 is: 262,713.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,660 : 165,024 = 165,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,660/165,024 = 165,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,660x = 165,024 × 165,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,660x = 27,232,920,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,232,920,576/103,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,713.88
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