Finding the Third Proportional to 70,758 and 109,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,758 and 109,791 is: 170,356.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,758 : 109,791 = 109,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,758/109,791 = 109,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,758x = 109,791 × 109,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,758x = 12,054,063,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,054,063,681/70,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,356.20
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