Finding the Third Proportional to 70,822 and 106,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,822 and 106,398 is: 159,844.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,822 : 106,398 = 106,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,822/106,398 = 106,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,822x = 106,398 × 106,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,822x = 11,320,534,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,320,534,404/70,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,844.88
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