Finding the Third Proportional to 107,544 and 170,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,544 and 170,244 is: 269,499.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,544 : 170,244 = 170,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,544/170,244 = 170,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,544x = 170,244 × 170,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,544x = 28,983,019,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,983,019,536/107,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,499.18
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