Finding the Third Proportional to 70,044 and 105,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,044 and 105,138 is: 157,815.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,044 : 105,138 = 105,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,044/105,138 = 105,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,044x = 105,138 × 105,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,044x = 11,053,999,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,053,999,044/70,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,815.07
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