Finding the Third Proportional to 107,946 and 168,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,946 and 168,993 is: 264,564.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,946 : 168,993 = 168,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,946/168,993 = 168,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,946x = 168,993 × 168,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,946x = 28,558,634,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,558,634,049/107,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,564.08
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