Finding the Third Proportional to 109,374 and 171,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,374 and 171,348 is: 268,437.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,374 : 171,348 = 171,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,374/171,348 = 171,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,374x = 171,348 × 171,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,374x = 29,360,137,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,360,137,104/109,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,437.99
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