Finding the Third Proportional to 69,828 and 104,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,828 and 104,719 is: 157,044.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,828 : 104,719 = 104,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,828/104,719 = 104,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,828x = 104,719 × 104,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,828x = 10,966,068,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,966,068,961/69,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,044.01
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