Finding the Third Proportional to 69,407.63 and 104,965.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,407.63 and 104,965.88 is: 158,740.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,407.63 : 104,965.88 = 104,965.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,407.63/104,965.88 = 104,965.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,407.63x = 104,965.88 × 104,965.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,407.63x = 11,017,834,914.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,017,834,914.52/69,407.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,740.99
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