Finding the Third Proportional to 106,670 and 165,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,670 and 165,207 is: 255,867.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,670 : 165,207 = 165,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,670/165,207 = 165,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,670x = 165,207 × 165,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,670x = 27,293,352,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,293,352,849/106,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,867.19
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