Finding the Third Proportional to 69,096 and 106,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,096 and 106,698 is: 164,762.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,096 : 106,698 = 106,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,096/106,698 = 106,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,096x = 106,698 × 106,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,096x = 11,384,463,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,384,463,204/69,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,762.98
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