Finding the Third Proportional to 108,444 and 166,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,444 and 166,893 is: 256,844.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,444 : 166,893 = 166,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,444/166,893 = 166,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,444x = 166,893 × 166,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,444x = 27,853,273,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,853,273,449/108,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,844.76
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