Finding the Third Proportional to 69,396 and 106,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,396 and 106,692 is: 164,032.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,396 : 106,692 = 106,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,396/106,692 = 106,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,396x = 106,692 × 106,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,396x = 11,383,182,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,383,182,864/69,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,032.26
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