Finding the Third Proportional to 70,090 and 110,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,090 and 110,971 is: 175,696.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,090 : 110,971 = 110,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,090/110,971 = 110,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,090x = 110,971 × 110,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,090x = 12,314,562,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,314,562,841/70,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,696.43
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