Finding the Third Proportional to 107,538 and 165,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,538 and 165,021 is: 253,230.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,538 : 165,021 = 165,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,538/165,021 = 165,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,538x = 165,021 × 165,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,538x = 27,231,930,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,231,930,441/107,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,230.77
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