Finding the Third Proportional to 108,558 and 165,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,558 and 165,006 is: 250,805.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,558 : 165,006 = 165,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,558/165,006 = 165,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,558x = 165,006 × 165,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,558x = 27,226,980,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,226,980,036/108,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,805.84
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