Finding the Third Proportional to 70,441 and 109,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,441 and 109,241 is: 169,412.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,441 : 109,241 = 109,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,441/109,241 = 109,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,441x = 109,241 × 109,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,441x = 11,933,596,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,933,596,081/70,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,412.64
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