Finding the Third Proportional to 70,828 and 106,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,828 and 106,790 is: 161,011.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,828 : 106,790 = 106,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,828/106,790 = 106,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,828x = 106,790 × 106,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,828x = 11,404,104,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,404,104,100/70,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,011.24
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