Finding the Third Proportional to 69,398 and 103,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,398 and 103,812 is: 155,291.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,398 : 103,812 = 103,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,398/103,812 = 103,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,398x = 103,812 × 103,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,398x = 10,776,931,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,776,931,344/69,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,291.67
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