Finding the Third Proportional to 109,841 and 166,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,841 and 166,868 is: 253,502.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,841 : 166,868 = 166,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,841/166,868 = 166,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,841x = 166,868 × 166,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,841x = 27,844,929,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,844,929,424/109,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,502.15
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