Finding the Third Proportional to 107,064 and 166,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,064 and 166,524 is: 259,006.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,064 : 166,524 = 166,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,064/166,524 = 166,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,064x = 166,524 × 166,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,064x = 27,730,242,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,730,242,576/107,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,006.23
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