Finding the Third Proportional to 107,292 and 166,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,292 and 166,223 is: 257,522.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,292 : 166,223 = 166,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,292/166,223 = 166,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,292x = 166,223 × 166,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,292x = 27,630,085,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,630,085,729/107,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,522.33
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