Finding the Third Proportional to 107,973 and 161,979.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,973 and 161,979.75 is: 243,000.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,973 : 161,979.75 = 161,979.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,973/161,979.75 = 161,979.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,973x = 161,979.75 × 161,979.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,973x = 26,237,439,410.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,237,439,410.06/107,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,000.00
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