Finding the Third Proportional to 70,034 and 105,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,034 and 105,100 is: 157,723.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,034 : 105,100 = 105,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,034/105,100 = 105,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,034x = 105,100 × 105,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,034x = 11,046,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,046,010,000/70,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,723.53
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