Finding the Third Proportional to 107,414 and 165,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,414 and 165,981 is: 256,481.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,414 : 165,981 = 165,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,414/165,981 = 165,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,414x = 165,981 × 165,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,414x = 27,549,692,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,549,692,361/107,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,481.39
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