Finding the Third Proportional to 70,849 and 106,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,849 and 106,090 is: 158,860.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,849 : 106,090 = 106,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,849/106,090 = 106,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,849x = 106,090 × 106,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,849x = 11,255,088,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,255,088,100/70,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,860.23
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