Finding the Third Proportional to 109,136 and 168,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,136 and 168,571 is: 260,374.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,136 : 168,571 = 168,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,136/168,571 = 168,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,136x = 168,571 × 168,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,136x = 28,416,182,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,416,182,041/109,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,374.05
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