Finding the Third Proportional to 106,920 and 168,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,920 and 168,174 is: 264,520.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,920 : 168,174 = 168,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,920/168,174 = 168,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,920x = 168,174 × 168,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,920x = 28,282,494,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,282,494,276/106,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,520.15
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