Finding the Third Proportional to 107,032 and 166,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,032 and 166,676 is: 259,556.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,032 : 166,676 = 166,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,032/166,676 = 166,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,032x = 166,676 × 166,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,032x = 27,780,888,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,780,888,976/107,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,556.85
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