Finding the Third Proportional to 107,536 and 170,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,536 and 170,812 is: 271,320.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,536 : 170,812 = 170,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,536/170,812 = 170,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,536x = 170,812 × 170,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,536x = 29,176,739,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,176,739,344/107,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,320.67
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