Finding the Third Proportional to 69,768 and 107,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,768 and 107,460 is: 165,515.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,768 : 107,460 = 107,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,768/107,460 = 107,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,768x = 107,460 × 107,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,768x = 11,547,651,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,547,651,600/69,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,515.02
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