Finding the Third Proportional to 69,744 and 106,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,744 and 106,708 is: 163,262.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,744 : 106,708 = 106,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,744/106,708 = 106,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,744x = 106,708 × 106,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,744x = 11,386,597,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,386,597,264/69,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,262.75
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