Finding the Third Proportional to 105,410 and 165,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,410 and 165,027 is: 258,361.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,410 : 165,027 = 165,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,410/165,027 = 165,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,410x = 165,027 × 165,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,410x = 27,233,910,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,233,910,729/105,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,361.74
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