Finding the Third Proportional to 70,368 and 110,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,368 and 110,160 is: 172,453.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,368 : 110,160 = 110,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,368/110,160 = 110,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,368x = 110,160 × 110,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,368x = 12,135,225,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,135,225,600/70,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,453.75
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