Finding the Third Proportional to 69,720 and 105,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,720 and 105,236 is: 158,844.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,720 : 105,236 = 105,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,720/105,236 = 105,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,720x = 105,236 × 105,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,720x = 11,074,615,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,074,615,696/69,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,844.17
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