Finding the Third Proportional to 107,821 and 168,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,821 and 168,797 is: 264,256.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,821 : 168,797 = 168,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,821/168,797 = 168,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,821x = 168,797 × 168,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,821x = 28,492,427,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,492,427,209/107,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,256.75
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