Finding the Third Proportional to 107,052 and 166,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,052 and 166,706 is: 259,601.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,052 : 166,706 = 166,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,052/166,706 = 166,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,052x = 166,706 × 166,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,052x = 27,790,890,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,790,890,436/107,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,601.79
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