Finding the Third Proportional to 70,635 and 106,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,635 and 106,673 is: 161,097.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,635 : 106,673 = 106,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,635/106,673 = 106,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,635x = 106,673 × 106,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,635x = 11,379,128,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,379,128,929/70,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,097.60
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