Finding the Third Proportional to 69,268 and 104,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,268 and 104,370 is: 157,260.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,268 : 104,370 = 104,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,268/104,370 = 104,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,268x = 104,370 × 104,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,268x = 10,893,096,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,893,096,900/69,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,260.16
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