Finding the Third Proportional to 106,964 and 164,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,964 and 164,425 is: 252,754.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,964 : 164,425 = 164,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,964/164,425 = 164,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,964x = 164,425 × 164,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,964x = 27,035,580,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,035,580,625/106,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,754.02
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