Finding the Third Proportional to 70,089.75 and 110,157.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,089.75 and 110,157.75 is: 173,131.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,089.75 : 110,157.75 = 110,157.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,089.75/110,157.75 = 110,157.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,089.75x = 110,157.75 × 110,157.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,089.75x = 12,134,729,885.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,134,729,885.06/70,089.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,131.31
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