Finding the Third Proportional to 70,564 and 109,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,564 and 109,381 is: 169,551.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,564 : 109,381 = 109,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,564/109,381 = 109,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,564x = 109,381 × 109,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,564x = 11,964,203,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,964,203,161/70,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,551.09
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