Finding the Third Proportional to 70,587 and 109,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,587 and 109,341 is: 169,371.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,587 : 109,341 = 109,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,587/109,341 = 109,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,587x = 109,341 × 109,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,587x = 11,955,454,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,955,454,281/70,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,371.90
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