Finding the Third Proportional to 69,608 and 106,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,608 and 106,044 is: 161,552.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,608 : 106,044 = 106,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,608/106,044 = 106,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,608x = 106,044 × 106,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,608x = 11,245,329,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,245,329,936/69,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,552.26
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