Finding the Third Proportional to 70,140 and 106,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,140 and 106,047 is: 160,335.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,140 : 106,047 = 106,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,140/106,047 = 106,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,140x = 106,047 × 106,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,140x = 11,245,966,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,245,966,209/70,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,335.99
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