Finding the Third Proportional to 105,436 and 164,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,436 and 164,202 is: 255,721.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,436 : 164,202 = 164,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,436/164,202 = 164,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,436x = 164,202 × 164,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,436x = 26,962,296,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,962,296,804/105,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,721.92
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