Finding the Third Proportional to 109,666 and 165,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,666 and 165,309 is: 249,184.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,666 : 165,309 = 165,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,666/165,309 = 165,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,666x = 165,309 × 165,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,666x = 27,327,065,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,327,065,481/109,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,184.48
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