Finding the Third Proportional to 69,366 and 103,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,366 and 103,859 is: 155,504.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,366 : 103,859 = 103,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,366/103,859 = 103,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,366x = 103,859 × 103,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,366x = 10,786,691,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,786,691,881/69,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,504.02
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