Finding the Third Proportional to 108,486 and 167,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,486 and 167,643 is: 259,058.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,486 : 167,643 = 167,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,486/167,643 = 167,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,486x = 167,643 × 167,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,486x = 28,104,175,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,104,175,449/108,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,058.09
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