Finding the Third Proportional to 105,854 and 168,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,854 and 168,501 is: 268,224.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,854 : 168,501 = 168,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,854/168,501 = 168,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,854x = 168,501 × 168,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,854x = 28,392,587,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,392,587,001/105,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,224.04
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