Finding the Third Proportional to 70,371 and 106,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,371 and 106,160 is: 160,150.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,371 : 106,160 = 106,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,371/106,160 = 106,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,371x = 106,160 × 106,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,371x = 11,269,945,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,269,945,600/70,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,150.43
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