Finding the Third Proportional to 69,356 and 104,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,356 and 104,646 is: 157,892.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,356 : 104,646 = 104,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,356/104,646 = 104,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,356x = 104,646 × 104,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,356x = 10,950,785,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,950,785,316/69,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,892.40
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