Finding the Third Proportional to 69,229 and 103,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,229 and 103,727 is: 155,415.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,229 : 103,727 = 103,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,229/103,727 = 103,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,229x = 103,727 × 103,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,229x = 10,759,290,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,759,290,529/69,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,415.95
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