Finding the Third Proportional to 107,644 and 168,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,644 and 168,006 is: 262,216.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,644 : 168,006 = 168,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,644/168,006 = 168,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,644x = 168,006 × 168,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,644x = 28,226,016,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,226,016,036/107,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,216.34
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