Finding the Third Proportional to 106,830 and 167,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,830 and 167,577 is: 262,866.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,830 : 167,577 = 167,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,830/167,577 = 167,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,830x = 167,577 × 167,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,830x = 28,082,050,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,082,050,929/106,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,866.71
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