Finding the Third Proportional to 106,865 and 166,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,865 and 166,131 is: 258,265.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,865 : 166,131 = 166,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,865/166,131 = 166,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,865x = 166,131 × 166,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,865x = 27,599,509,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,599,509,161/106,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,265.19
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