Finding the Third Proportional to 70,862 and 108,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,862 and 108,567 is: 166,334.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,862 : 108,567 = 108,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,862/108,567 = 108,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,862x = 108,567 × 108,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,862x = 11,786,793,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,786,793,489/70,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,334.47
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