Finding the Third Proportional to 108,652 and 165,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,652 and 165,192 is: 251,154.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,652 : 165,192 = 165,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,652/165,192 = 165,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,652x = 165,192 × 165,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,652x = 27,288,396,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,288,396,864/108,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,154.11
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