Finding the Third Proportional to 69,624 and 106,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,624 and 106,068 is: 161,588.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,624 : 106,068 = 106,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,624/106,068 = 106,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,624x = 106,068 × 106,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,624x = 11,250,420,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,250,420,624/69,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,588.25
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