Finding the Third Proportional to 69,984 and 110,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,984 and 110,808 is: 175,446
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,984 : 110,808 = 110,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,984/110,808 = 110,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,984x = 110,808 × 110,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,984x = 12,278,412,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,278,412,864/69,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,446
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