Finding the Third Proportional to 109,214 and 171,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,214 and 171,354 is: 268,850.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,214 : 171,354 = 171,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,214/171,354 = 171,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,214x = 171,354 × 171,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,214x = 29,362,193,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,362,193,316/109,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,850.09
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