Finding the Third Proportional to 107,634 and 165,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,634 and 165,993 is: 255,994.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,634 : 165,993 = 165,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,634/165,993 = 165,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,634x = 165,993 × 165,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,634x = 27,553,676,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,553,676,049/107,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,994.17
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