Finding the Third Proportional to 70,292 and 109,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,292 and 109,254 is: 169,812.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,292 : 109,254 = 109,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,292/109,254 = 109,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,292x = 109,254 × 109,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,292x = 11,936,436,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,936,436,516/70,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,812.16
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