Finding the Third Proportional to 79,274 and 165,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,274 and 165,106 is: 343,870.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,274 : 165,106 = 165,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,274/165,106 = 165,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,274x = 165,106 × 165,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,274x = 27,259,991,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,259,991,236/79,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,870.52
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