Finding the Third Proportional to 103,949 and 167,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,949 and 167,408 is: 269,607.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,949 : 167,408 = 167,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,949/167,408 = 167,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,949x = 167,408 × 167,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,949x = 28,025,438,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,025,438,464/103,949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,607.58
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