Finding the Third Proportional to 69,322 and 104,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,322 and 104,607 is: 157,852.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,322 : 104,607 = 104,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,322/104,607 = 104,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,322x = 104,607 × 104,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,322x = 10,942,624,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,942,624,449/69,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,852.12
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