Finding the Third Proportional to 70,060 and 108,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,060 and 108,660 is: 168,526.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,060 : 108,660 = 108,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,060/108,660 = 108,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,060x = 108,660 × 108,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,060x = 11,806,995,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,806,995,600/70,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,526.91
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