Finding the Third Proportional to 108,305 and 167,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,305 and 167,375 is: 258,662.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,305 : 167,375 = 167,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,305/167,375 = 167,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,305x = 167,375 × 167,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,305x = 28,014,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,014,390,625/108,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,662.03
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