Finding the Third Proportional to 110,160 and 164,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,160 and 164,970 is: 247,050.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,160 : 164,970 = 164,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,160/164,970 = 164,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,160x = 164,970 × 164,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,160x = 27,215,100,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,215,100,900/110,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,050.66
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