Finding the Third Proportional to 107,692 and 165,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,692 and 165,306 is: 253,742.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,692 : 165,306 = 165,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,692/165,306 = 165,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,692x = 165,306 × 165,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,692x = 27,326,073,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,326,073,636/107,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,742.84
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