Finding the Third Proportional to 106,360 and 164,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,360 and 164,668 is: 254,941.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,360 : 164,668 = 164,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,360/164,668 = 164,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,360x = 164,668 × 164,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,360x = 27,115,550,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,115,550,224/106,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,941.24
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