Finding the Third Proportional to 69,762 and 106,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,762 and 106,737 is: 163,309.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,762 : 106,737 = 106,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,762/106,737 = 106,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,762x = 106,737 × 106,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,762x = 11,392,787,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,392,787,169/69,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,309.35
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