Finding the Third Proportional to 108,702 and 167,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,702 and 167,103 is: 256,880.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,702 : 167,103 = 167,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,702/167,103 = 167,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,702x = 167,103 × 167,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,702x = 27,923,412,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,923,412,609/108,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,880.39
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