Finding the Third Proportional to 104,376 and 168,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,376 and 168,056 is: 270,587.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,376 : 168,056 = 168,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,376/168,056 = 168,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,376x = 168,056 × 168,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,376x = 28,242,819,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,242,819,136/104,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,587.29
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