Finding the Third Proportional to 70,046 and 104,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,046 and 104,821 is: 156,860.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,046 : 104,821 = 104,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,046/104,821 = 104,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,046x = 104,821 × 104,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,046x = 10,987,442,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,987,442,041/70,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,860.38
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