Finding the Third Proportional to 106,434 and 164,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,434 and 164,795 is: 255,157.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,434 : 164,795 = 164,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,434/164,795 = 164,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,434x = 164,795 × 164,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,434x = 27,157,392,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,157,392,025/106,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,157.11
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