Finding the Third Proportional to 106,480 and 164,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,480 and 164,850 is: 255,217.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,480 : 164,850 = 164,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,480/164,850 = 164,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,480x = 164,850 × 164,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,480x = 27,175,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,175,522,500/106,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,217.15
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