Finding the Third Proportional to 67,436 and 107,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,436 and 107,170 is: 170,315.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,436 : 107,170 = 107,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,436/107,170 = 107,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,436x = 107,170 × 107,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,436x = 11,485,408,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,485,408,900/67,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,315.69
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