Finding the Third Proportional to 69,644 and 106,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,644 and 106,098 is: 161,633.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,644 : 106,098 = 106,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,644/106,098 = 106,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,644x = 106,098 × 106,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,644x = 11,256,785,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,256,785,604/69,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,633.24
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