Finding the Third Proportional to 109,714 and 166,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,714 and 166,110 is: 251,495.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,714 : 166,110 = 166,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,714/166,110 = 166,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,714x = 166,110 × 166,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,714x = 27,592,532,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,592,532,100/109,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,495.09
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