Finding the Third Proportional to 101,039 and 168,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,039 and 168,390 is: 280,636.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,039 : 168,390 = 168,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,039/168,390 = 168,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,039x = 168,390 × 168,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,039x = 28,355,192,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,355,192,100/101,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,636.11
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