Finding the Third Proportional to 69,336 and 106,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,336 and 106,596 is: 163,878.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,336 : 106,596 = 106,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,336/106,596 = 106,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,336x = 106,596 × 106,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,336x = 11,362,707,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,362,707,216/69,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,878.90
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