Finding the Third Proportional to 70,076 and 104,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,076 and 104,853 is: 156,888.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,076 : 104,853 = 104,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,076/104,853 = 104,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,076x = 104,853 × 104,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,076x = 10,994,151,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,994,151,609/70,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,888.97
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