Finding the Third Proportional to 107,326 and 170,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,326 and 170,195 is: 269,891.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,326 : 170,195 = 170,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,326/170,195 = 170,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,326x = 170,195 × 170,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,326x = 28,966,338,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,966,338,025/107,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,891.15
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