Finding the Third Proportional to 70,650 and 106,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,650 and 106,695 is: 161,129.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,650 : 106,695 = 106,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,650/106,695 = 106,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,650x = 106,695 × 106,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,650x = 11,383,823,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,383,823,025/70,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,129.84
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