Finding the Third Proportional to 70,996 and 110,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,996 and 110,346 is: 171,506.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,996 : 110,346 = 110,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,996/110,346 = 110,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,996x = 110,346 × 110,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,996x = 12,176,239,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,176,239,716/70,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,506.00
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