Finding the Third Proportional to 106,116 and 165,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,116 and 165,630 is: 258,521.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,116 : 165,630 = 165,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,116/165,630 = 165,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,116x = 165,630 × 165,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,116x = 27,433,296,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,433,296,900/106,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,521.78
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