Finding the Third Proportional to 70,441 and 104,497.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,441 and 104,497.50 is: 155,019.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,441 : 104,497.50 = 104,497.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,441/104,497.50 = 104,497.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,441x = 104,497.50 × 104,497.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,441x = 10,919,727,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,919,727,506.25/70,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,019.48
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