Finding the Third Proportional to 70,636 and 106,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,636 and 106,673 is: 161,095.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,636 : 106,673 = 106,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,636/106,673 = 106,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,636x = 106,673 × 106,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,636x = 11,379,128,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,379,128,929/70,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,095.32
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