Finding the Third Proportional to 70,306 and 107,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,306 and 107,546 is: 164,511.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,306 : 107,546 = 107,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,306/107,546 = 107,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,306x = 107,546 × 107,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,306x = 11,566,142,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,566,142,116/70,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,511.45
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