Finding the Third Proportional to 105,538 and 167,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,538 and 167,110 is: 264,603.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,538 : 167,110 = 167,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,538/167,110 = 167,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,538x = 167,110 × 167,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,538x = 27,925,752,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,925,752,100/105,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,603.76
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