Finding the Third Proportional to 106,336 and 164,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,336 and 164,530 is: 254,571.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,336 : 164,530 = 164,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,336/164,530 = 164,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,336x = 164,530 × 164,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,336x = 27,070,120,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,070,120,900/106,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,571.56
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