Finding the Third Proportional to 69,844 and 108,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,844 and 108,234 is: 167,725.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,844 : 108,234 = 108,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,844/108,234 = 108,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,844x = 108,234 × 108,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,844x = 11,714,598,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,714,598,756/69,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,725.20
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