Finding the Third Proportional to 106,974 and 169,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,974 and 169,533 is: 268,676.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,974 : 169,533 = 169,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,974/169,533 = 169,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,974x = 169,533 × 169,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,974x = 28,741,438,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,741,438,089/106,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,676.86
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