Finding the Third Proportional to 107,040 and 164,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,040 and 164,585 is: 253,066.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,040 : 164,585 = 164,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,040/164,585 = 164,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,040x = 164,585 × 164,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,040x = 27,088,222,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,088,222,225/107,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,066.35
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