Finding the Third Proportional to 70,000 and 105,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,000 and 105,360 is: 158,581.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,000 : 105,360 = 105,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,000/105,360 = 105,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,000x = 105,360 × 105,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,000x = 11,100,729,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,100,729,600/70,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,581.85
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