Finding the Third Proportional to 70,217 and 106,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,217 and 106,082 is: 160,265.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,217 : 106,082 = 106,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,217/106,082 = 106,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,217x = 106,082 × 106,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,217x = 11,253,390,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,253,390,724/70,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,265.90
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