Finding the Third Proportional to 108,294 and 172,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,294 and 172,809 is: 275,758.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,294 : 172,809 = 172,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,294/172,809 = 172,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,294x = 172,809 × 172,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,294x = 29,862,950,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,862,950,481/108,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,758.13
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