Finding the Third Proportional to 109,236 and 167,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,236 and 167,028 is: 255,395.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,236 : 167,028 = 167,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,236/167,028 = 167,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,236x = 167,028 × 167,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,236x = 27,898,352,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,898,352,784/109,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,395.22
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