Finding the Third Proportional to 106,584 and 164,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,584 and 164,020 is: 252,407.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,584 : 164,020 = 164,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,584/164,020 = 164,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,584x = 164,020 × 164,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,584x = 26,902,560,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,902,560,400/106,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,407.12
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