Finding the Third Proportional to 69,219 and 108,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,219 and 108,442 is: 169,890.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,219 : 108,442 = 108,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,219/108,442 = 108,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,219x = 108,442 × 108,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,219x = 11,759,667,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,759,667,364/69,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,890.74
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