Finding the Third Proportional to 69,704 and 106,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,704 and 106,647 is: 163,169.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,704 : 106,647 = 106,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,704/106,647 = 106,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,704x = 106,647 × 106,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,704x = 11,373,582,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,373,582,609/69,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,169.73
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