Finding the Third Proportional to 48,070 and 71,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,070 and 71,706 is: 106,963.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,070 : 71,706 = 71,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,070/71,706 = 71,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,070x = 71,706 × 71,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,070x = 5,141,750,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,141,750,436/48,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,963.81
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