Finding the Third Proportional to 108,953 and 165,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,953 and 165,060 is: 250,060.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,953 : 165,060 = 165,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,953/165,060 = 165,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,953x = 165,060 × 165,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,953x = 27,244,803,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,244,803,600/108,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,060.15
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