Finding the Third Proportional to 70,524 and 109,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,524 and 109,269 is: 169,300.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,524 : 109,269 = 109,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,524/109,269 = 109,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,524x = 109,269 × 109,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,524x = 11,939,714,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,939,714,361/70,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,300.02
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