Finding the Third Proportional to 108,522 and 168,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,522 and 168,017 is: 260,128.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,522 : 168,017 = 168,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,522/168,017 = 168,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,522x = 168,017 × 168,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,522x = 28,229,712,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,229,712,289/108,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,128.94
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