Finding the Third Proportional to 107,524 and 167,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,524 and 167,174 is: 259,915.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,524 : 167,174 = 167,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,524/167,174 = 167,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,524x = 167,174 × 167,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,524x = 27,947,146,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,947,146,276/107,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,915.43
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