Finding the Third Proportional to 69,068 and 106,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,068 and 106,653 is: 164,690.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,068 : 106,653 = 106,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,068/106,653 = 106,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,068x = 106,653 × 106,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,068x = 11,374,862,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,374,862,409/69,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,690.77
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