Finding the Third Proportional to 69,620 and 106,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,620 and 106,062 is: 161,579.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,620 : 106,062 = 106,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,620/106,062 = 106,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,620x = 106,062 × 106,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,620x = 11,249,147,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,249,147,844/69,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,579.26
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