Finding the Third Proportional to 69,246 and 103,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,246 and 103,752 is: 155,452.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,246 : 103,752 = 103,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,246/103,752 = 103,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,246x = 103,752 × 103,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,246x = 10,764,477,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,764,477,504/69,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,452.70
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