Finding the Third Proportional to 108,792 and 170,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,792 and 170,842 is: 268,282.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,792 : 170,842 = 170,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,792/170,842 = 170,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,792x = 170,842 × 170,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,792x = 29,186,988,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,186,988,964/108,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,282.49
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