Finding the Third Proportional to 69,684 and 106,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,684 and 106,164 is: 161,741.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,684 : 106,164 = 106,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,684/106,164 = 106,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,684x = 106,164 × 106,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,684x = 11,270,794,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,270,794,896/69,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,741.50
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