Finding the Third Proportional to 69,386 and 109,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,386 and 109,765 is: 173,642.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,386 : 109,765 = 109,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,386/109,765 = 109,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,386x = 109,765 × 109,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,386x = 12,048,355,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,048,355,225/69,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,642.45
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