Finding the Third Proportional to 106,010 and 164,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,010 and 164,775 is: 256,115.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,010 : 164,775 = 164,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,010/164,775 = 164,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,010x = 164,775 × 164,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,010x = 27,150,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,150,800,625/106,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,115.47
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