Finding the Third Proportional to 106,824 and 165,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,824 and 165,354 is: 255,953.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,824 : 165,354 = 165,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,824/165,354 = 165,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,824x = 165,354 × 165,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,824x = 27,341,945,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,341,945,316/106,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,953.21
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