Finding the Third Proportional to 109,350 and 166,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,350 and 166,941 is: 254,863.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,350 : 166,941 = 166,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,350/166,941 = 166,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,350x = 166,941 × 166,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,350x = 27,869,297,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,869,297,481/109,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,863.26
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