Finding the Third Proportional to 108,084 and 161,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,084 and 161,694 is: 241,894.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,084 : 161,694 = 161,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,084/161,694 = 161,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,084x = 161,694 × 161,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,084x = 26,144,949,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,144,949,636/108,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,894.73
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