Finding the Third Proportional to 70,278 and 111,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,278 and 111,773 is: 177,768.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,278 : 111,773 = 111,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,278/111,773 = 111,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,278x = 111,773 × 111,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,278x = 12,493,203,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,493,203,529/70,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,768.34
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