Finding the Third Proportional to 69,642 and 106,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,642 and 106,095 is: 161,628.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,642 : 106,095 = 106,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,642/106,095 = 106,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,642x = 106,095 × 106,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,642x = 11,256,149,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,256,149,025/69,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,628.74
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