Finding the Third Proportional to 106,198 and 165,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,198 and 165,749 is: 258,693.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,198 : 165,749 = 165,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,198/165,749 = 165,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,198x = 165,749 × 165,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,198x = 27,472,731,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,472,731,001/106,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,693.49
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