Finding the Third Proportional to 69,672 and 107,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,672 and 107,916 is: 167,152.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,672 : 107,916 = 107,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,672/107,916 = 107,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,672x = 107,916 × 107,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,672x = 11,645,863,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,645,863,056/69,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,152.70
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