Finding the Third Proportional to 106,964 and 166,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,964 and 166,296 is: 258,538.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,964 : 166,296 = 166,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,964/166,296 = 166,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,964x = 166,296 × 166,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,964x = 27,654,359,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,654,359,616/106,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,538.94
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