Finding the Third Proportional to 69,394 and 103,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,394 and 103,901 is: 155,567.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,394 : 103,901 = 103,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,394/103,901 = 103,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,394x = 103,901 × 103,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,394x = 10,795,417,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,795,417,801/69,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,567.02
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