Finding the Third Proportional to 106,780 and 167,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,780 and 167,506 is: 262,767.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,780 : 167,506 = 167,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,780/167,506 = 167,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,780x = 167,506 × 167,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,780x = 28,058,260,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,058,260,036/106,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,767.00
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