Finding the Third Proportional to 70,804 and 108,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,804 and 108,663 is: 166,765.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,804 : 108,663 = 108,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,804/108,663 = 108,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,804x = 108,663 × 108,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,804x = 11,807,647,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,807,647,569/70,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,765.26
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