Finding the Third Proportional to 108,725 and 166,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,725 and 166,329 is: 254,452.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,725 : 166,329 = 166,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,725/166,329 = 166,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,725x = 166,329 × 166,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,725x = 27,665,336,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,665,336,241/108,725 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,452.39
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