Finding the Third Proportional to 107,022 and 165,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,022 and 165,617 is: 256,293.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,022 : 165,617 = 165,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,022/165,617 = 165,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,022x = 165,617 × 165,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,022x = 27,428,990,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,428,990,689/107,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,293.01
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