Finding the Third Proportional to 70,910 and 104,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,910 and 104,997 is: 155,469.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,910 : 104,997 = 104,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,910/104,997 = 104,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,910x = 104,997 × 104,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,910x = 11,024,370,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,024,370,009/70,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,469.89
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