Finding the Third Proportional to 103,917 and 167,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,917 and 167,352 is: 269,510.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,917 : 167,352 = 167,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,917/167,352 = 167,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,917x = 167,352 × 167,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,917x = 28,006,691,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,006,691,904/103,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,510.20
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