Finding the Third Proportional to 106,454 and 164,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,454 and 164,806 is: 255,143.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,454 : 164,806 = 164,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,454/164,806 = 164,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,454x = 164,806 × 164,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,454x = 27,161,017,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,161,017,636/106,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,143.23
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