Finding the Third Proportional to 109,168 and 165,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,168 and 165,722 is: 251,573.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,168 : 165,722 = 165,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,168/165,722 = 165,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,168x = 165,722 × 165,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,168x = 27,463,781,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,463,781,284/109,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,573.55
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