Finding the Third Proportional to 70,996 and 107,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,996 and 107,790 is: 163,652.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,996 : 107,790 = 107,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,996/107,790 = 107,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,996x = 107,790 × 107,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,996x = 11,618,684,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,618,684,100/70,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,652.66
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