Finding the Third Proportional to 108,466 and 164,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,466 and 164,035 is: 248,072.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,466 : 164,035 = 164,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,466/164,035 = 164,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,466x = 164,035 × 164,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,466x = 26,907,481,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,907,481,225/108,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,072.96
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