Finding the Third Proportional to 70,930 and 107,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,930 and 107,868 is: 164,042.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,930 : 107,868 = 107,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,930/107,868 = 107,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,930x = 107,868 × 107,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,930x = 11,635,505,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,635,505,424/70,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,042.09
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