Finding the Third Proportional to 105,770 and 164,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,770 and 164,027 is: 254,371.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,770 : 164,027 = 164,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,770/164,027 = 164,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,770x = 164,027 × 164,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,770x = 26,904,856,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,904,856,729/105,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,371.34
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