Finding the Third Proportional to 69,990 and 94,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,990 and 94,293 is: 127,034.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,990 : 94,293 = 94,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,990/94,293 = 94,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,990x = 94,293 × 94,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,990x = 8,891,169,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,891,169,849/69,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,034.86
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