Finding the Third Proportional to 104,535 and 166,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,535 and 166,125 is: 264,002.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,535 : 166,125 = 166,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,535/166,125 = 166,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,535x = 166,125 × 166,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,535x = 27,597,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,597,515,625/104,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,002.64
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