Finding the Third Proportional to 106,982 and 165,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,982 and 165,567 is: 256,234.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,982 : 165,567 = 165,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,982/165,567 = 165,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,982x = 165,567 × 165,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,982x = 27,412,431,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,412,431,489/106,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,234.05
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