Finding the Third Proportional to 107,580 and 167,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,580 and 167,124 is: 259,624.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,580 : 167,124 = 167,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,580/167,124 = 167,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,580x = 167,124 × 167,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,580x = 27,930,431,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,930,431,376/107,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,624.76
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