Finding the Third Proportional to 69,634 and 104,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,634 and 104,189 is: 155,891.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,634 : 104,189 = 104,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,634/104,189 = 104,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,634x = 104,189 × 104,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,634x = 10,855,347,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,855,347,721/69,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,891.49
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