Finding the Third Proportional to 70,062 and 96,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,062 and 96,343 is: 132,482.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,062 : 96,343 = 96,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,062/96,343 = 96,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,062x = 96,343 × 96,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,062x = 9,281,973,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,281,973,649/70,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,482.28
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