Finding the Third Proportional to 70,772 and 103,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,772 and 103,239 is: 150,600.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,772 : 103,239 = 103,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,772/103,239 = 103,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,772x = 103,239 × 103,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,772x = 10,658,291,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,658,291,121/70,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,600.39
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