Finding the Third Proportional to 104,904 and 166,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,904 and 166,365 is: 263,834.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,904 : 166,365 = 166,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,904/166,365 = 166,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,904x = 166,365 × 166,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,904x = 27,677,313,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,677,313,225/104,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,834.68
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