Finding the Third Proportional to 70,670 and 103,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,670 and 103,629 is: 151,959.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,670 : 103,629 = 103,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,670/103,629 = 103,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,670x = 103,629 × 103,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,670x = 10,738,969,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,738,969,641/70,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,959.38
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