Finding the Third Proportional to 108,752 and 166,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,752 and 166,378 is: 254,539.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,752 : 166,378 = 166,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,752/166,378 = 166,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,752x = 166,378 × 166,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,752x = 27,681,638,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,681,638,884/108,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,539.12
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