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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,590 and 105,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,590 and 105,867 is: 158,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,590 : 105,867 = 105,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,590/105,867 = 105,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,590x = 105,867 × 105,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,590x = 11,207,821,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,207,821,689/70,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,773.50

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