Finding the Third Proportional to 108,246 and 168,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,246 and 168,022 is: 260,807.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,246 : 168,022 = 168,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,246/168,022 = 168,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,246x = 168,022 × 168,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,246x = 28,231,392,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,231,392,484/108,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,807.72
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