Finding the Third Proportional to 103,936 and 167,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,936 and 167,390 is: 269,583.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,936 : 167,390 = 167,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,936/167,390 = 167,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,936x = 167,390 × 167,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,936x = 28,019,412,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,019,412,100/103,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,583.32
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