Finding the Third Proportional to 69,640 and 106,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,640 and 106,092 is: 161,624.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,640 : 106,092 = 106,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,640/106,092 = 106,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,640x = 106,092 × 106,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,640x = 11,255,512,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,255,512,464/69,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,624.25
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