Finding the Third Proportional to 70,108 and 111,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,108 and 111,605 is: 177,664.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,108 : 111,605 = 111,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,108/111,605 = 111,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,108x = 111,605 × 111,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,108x = 12,455,676,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,455,676,025/70,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,664.12
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