Finding the Third Proportional to 107,013 and 165,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,013 and 165,614 is: 256,305.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,013 : 165,614 = 165,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,013/165,614 = 165,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,013x = 165,614 × 165,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,013x = 27,427,996,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,427,996,996/107,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,305.28
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