Finding the Third Proportional to 104,087 and 164,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,087 and 164,658 is: 260,476.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,087 : 164,658 = 164,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,087/164,658 = 164,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,087x = 164,658 × 164,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,087x = 27,112,256,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,112,256,964/104,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,476.88
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