Finding the Third Proportional to 52,874 and 70,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,874 and 70,490 is: 93,975.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,874 : 70,490 = 70,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,874/70,490 = 70,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,874x = 70,490 × 70,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,874x = 4,968,840,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,968,840,100/52,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,975.11
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