Finding the Third Proportional to 107,934 and 167,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,934 and 167,553 is: 260,103.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,934 : 167,553 = 167,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,934/167,553 = 167,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,934x = 167,553 × 167,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,934x = 28,074,007,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,074,007,809/107,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,103.47
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