Finding the Third Proportional to 103,966 and 167,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,966 and 167,434 is: 269,647.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,966 : 167,434 = 167,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,966/167,434 = 167,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,966x = 167,434 × 167,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,966x = 28,034,144,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,034,144,356/103,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,647.23
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