Finding the Third Proportional to 69,618 and 106,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,618 and 106,059 is: 161,574.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,618 : 106,059 = 106,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,618/106,059 = 106,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,618x = 106,059 × 106,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,618x = 11,248,511,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,248,511,481/69,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,574.76
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