Finding the Third Proportional to 103,954 and 167,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,954 and 167,416 is: 269,620.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,954 : 167,416 = 167,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,954/167,416 = 167,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,954x = 167,416 × 167,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,954x = 28,028,117,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,028,117,056/103,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,620.38
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