Finding the Third Proportional to 70,684 and 109,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,684 and 109,305 is: 169,028.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,684 : 109,305 = 109,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,684/109,305 = 109,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,684x = 109,305 × 109,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,684x = 11,947,583,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,947,583,025/70,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,028.11
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