Finding the Third Proportional to 104,106 and 164,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,106 and 164,686 is: 260,517.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,106 : 164,686 = 164,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,106/164,686 = 164,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,106x = 164,686 × 164,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,106x = 27,121,478,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,121,478,596/104,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,517.92
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