Finding the Third Proportional to 107,626 and 167,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,626 and 167,980 is: 262,179.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,626 : 167,980 = 167,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,626/167,980 = 167,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,626x = 167,980 × 167,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,626x = 28,217,280,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,217,280,400/107,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,179.03
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