Finding the Third Proportional to 106,362 and 164,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,362 and 164,670 is: 254,942.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,362 : 164,670 = 164,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,362/164,670 = 164,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,362x = 164,670 × 164,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,362x = 27,116,208,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,116,208,900/106,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,942.64
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