Finding the Third Proportional to 103,976 and 167,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,976 and 167,448 is: 269,666.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,976 : 167,448 = 167,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,976/167,448 = 167,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,976x = 167,448 × 167,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,976x = 28,038,832,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,038,832,704/103,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,666.39
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