Finding the Third Proportional to 69,708 and 106,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,708 and 106,654 is: 163,181.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,708 : 106,654 = 106,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,708/106,654 = 106,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,708x = 106,654 × 106,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,708x = 11,375,075,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,375,075,716/69,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,181.78
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