Finding the Third Proportional to 69,600 and 105,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,600 and 105,372 is: 159,529.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,600 : 105,372 = 105,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,600/105,372 = 105,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,600x = 105,372 × 105,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,600x = 11,103,258,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,103,258,384/69,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,529.57
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