Finding the Third Proportional to 109,281 and 166,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,281 and 166,191 is: 252,737.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,281 : 166,191 = 166,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,281/166,191 = 166,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,281x = 166,191 × 166,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,281x = 27,619,448,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,619,448,481/109,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,737.88
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