Finding the Third Proportional to 52,676 and 70,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,676 and 70,956 is: 95,579.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,676 : 70,956 = 70,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,676/70,956 = 70,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,676x = 70,956 × 70,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,676x = 5,034,753,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,034,753,936/52,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,579.66
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