Finding the Third Proportional to 52,904 and 70,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,904 and 70,527 is: 94,020.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,904 : 70,527 = 70,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,904/70,527 = 70,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,904x = 70,527 × 70,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,904x = 4,974,057,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,974,057,729/52,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,020.45
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