Finding the Third Proportional to 70,960.50 and 106,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,960.50 and 106,737 is: 160,551.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,960.50 : 106,737 = 106,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,960.50/106,737 = 106,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,960.50x = 106,737 × 106,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,960.50x = 11,392,787,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,392,787,169/70,960.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,551.11
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