Finding the Third Proportional to 69,020 and 106,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,020 and 106,875 is: 165,492.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,020 : 106,875 = 106,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,020/106,875 = 106,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,020x = 106,875 × 106,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,020x = 11,422,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,422,265,625/69,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,492.11
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