Finding the Third Proportional to 69,546 and 104,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,546 and 104,643 is: 157,452.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,546 : 104,643 = 104,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,546/104,643 = 104,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,546x = 104,643 × 104,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,546x = 10,950,157,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,950,157,449/69,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,452.01
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