Finding the Third Proportional to 70,858 and 104,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,858 and 104,919 is: 155,352.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,858 : 104,919 = 104,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,858/104,919 = 104,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,858x = 104,919 × 104,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,858x = 11,007,996,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,007,996,561/70,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,352.91
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