Finding the Third Proportional to 109,170 and 166,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,170 and 166,670 is: 254,455.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,170 : 166,670 = 166,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,170/166,670 = 166,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,170x = 166,670 × 166,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,170x = 27,778,888,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,778,888,900/109,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,455.33
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