Finding the Third Proportional to 106,867 and 166,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,867 and 166,770 is: 260,250.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,867 : 166,770 = 166,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,867/166,770 = 166,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,867x = 166,770 × 166,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,867x = 27,812,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,812,232,900/106,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,250.90
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