Finding the Third Proportional to 106,967 and 154,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,967 and 154,173 is: 222,211.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,967 : 154,173 = 154,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,967/154,173 = 154,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,967x = 154,173 × 154,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,967x = 23,769,313,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,769,313,929/106,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,211.65
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