Finding the Third Proportional to 107,467 and 165,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,467 and 165,709 is: 255,515.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,467 : 165,709 = 165,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,467/165,709 = 165,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,467x = 165,709 × 165,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,467x = 27,459,472,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,459,472,681/107,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,515.39
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