Finding the Third Proportional to 70,290 and 105,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,290 and 105,324 is: 157,819.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,290 : 105,324 = 105,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,290/105,324 = 105,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,290x = 105,324 × 105,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,290x = 11,093,144,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,093,144,976/70,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,819.68
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