Finding the Third Proportional to 103,990 and 167,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,990 and 167,469 is: 269,697.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,990 : 167,469 = 167,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,990/167,469 = 167,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,990x = 167,469 × 167,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,990x = 28,045,865,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,045,865,961/103,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,697.72
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