Finding the Third Proportional to 70,570 and 100,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,570 and 100,311 is: 142,586.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,570 : 100,311 = 100,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,570/100,311 = 100,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,570x = 100,311 × 100,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,570x = 10,062,296,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,062,296,721/70,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,586.04
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