Finding the Third Proportional to 69,924 and 104,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,924 and 104,862 is: 157,257.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,924 : 104,862 = 104,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,924/104,862 = 104,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,924x = 104,862 × 104,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,924x = 10,996,039,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,996,039,044/69,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,257.01
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