Finding the Third Proportional to 69,682 and 104,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,682 and 104,680 is: 157,255.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,682 : 104,680 = 104,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,682/104,680 = 104,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,682x = 104,680 × 104,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,682x = 10,957,902,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,957,902,400/69,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,255.85
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