Finding the Third Proportional to 108,184 and 167,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,184 and 167,946 is: 260,721.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,184 : 167,946 = 167,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,184/167,946 = 167,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,184x = 167,946 × 167,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,184x = 28,205,858,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,205,858,916/108,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,721.17
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