Finding the Third Proportional to 69,363 and 104,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,363 and 104,774 is: 158,262.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,363 : 104,774 = 104,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,363/104,774 = 104,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,363x = 104,774 × 104,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,363x = 10,977,591,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,977,591,076/69,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,262.92
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