Finding the Third Proportional to 108,984 and 166,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,984 and 166,644 is: 254,810.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,984 : 166,644 = 166,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,984/166,644 = 166,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,984x = 166,644 × 166,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,984x = 27,770,222,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,770,222,736/108,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,810.09
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