Finding the Third Proportional to 108,318 and 167,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,318 and 167,394 is: 258,689.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,318 : 167,394 = 167,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,318/167,394 = 167,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,318x = 167,394 × 167,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,318x = 28,020,751,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,020,751,236/108,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,689.70
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