Finding the Third Proportional to 107,930 and 167,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,930 and 167,547 is: 260,094.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,930 : 167,547 = 167,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,930/167,547 = 167,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,930x = 167,547 × 167,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,930x = 28,071,997,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,071,997,209/107,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,094.48
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