Finding the Third Proportional to 70,072 and 94,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,072 and 94,410 is: 127,201.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,072 : 94,410 = 94,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,072/94,410 = 94,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,072x = 94,410 × 94,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,072x = 8,913,248,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,913,248,100/70,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,201.28
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