Finding the Third Proportional to 107,964 and 168,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,964 and 168,984 is: 264,491.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,964 : 168,984 = 168,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,964/168,984 = 168,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,964x = 168,984 × 168,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,964x = 28,555,592,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,555,592,256/107,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,491.80
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