Finding the Third Proportional to 70,134 and 105,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,134 and 105,929 is: 159,993.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,134 : 105,929 = 105,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,134/105,929 = 105,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,134x = 105,929 × 105,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,134x = 11,220,953,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,220,953,041/70,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,993.06
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