Finding the Third Proportional to 104,912 and 166,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,912 and 166,378 is: 263,855.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,912 : 166,378 = 166,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,912/166,378 = 166,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,912x = 166,378 × 166,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,912x = 27,681,638,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,681,638,884/104,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,855.79
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