Finding the Third Proportional to 105,882 and 164,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,882 and 164,126 is: 254,409.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,882 : 164,126 = 164,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,882/164,126 = 164,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,882x = 164,126 × 164,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,882x = 26,937,343,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,937,343,876/105,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,409.10
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