Finding the Third Proportional to 70,006 and 91,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,006 and 91,886 is: 120,604.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,006 : 91,886 = 91,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,006/91,886 = 91,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,006x = 91,886 × 91,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,006x = 8,443,036,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,443,036,996/70,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,604.48
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