Finding the Third Proportional to 70,206 and 114,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,206 and 114,624 is: 187,144.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,206 : 114,624 = 114,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,206/114,624 = 114,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,206x = 114,624 × 114,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,206x = 13,138,661,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,138,661,376/70,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,144.42
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