Finding the Third Proportional to 106,302 and 164,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,302 and 164,586 is: 254,826.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,302 : 164,586 = 164,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,302/164,586 = 164,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,302x = 164,586 × 164,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,302x = 27,088,551,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,088,551,396/106,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,826.36
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