Finding the Third Proportional to 70,422 and 109,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,422 and 109,209 is: 169,359.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,422 : 109,209 = 109,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,422/109,209 = 109,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,422x = 109,209 × 109,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,422x = 11,926,605,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,926,605,681/70,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,359.09
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