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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,092 and 94,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,092 and 94,770 is: 128,136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,092 : 94,770 = 94,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,092/94,770 = 94,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,092x = 94,770 × 94,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,092x = 8,981,352,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,981,352,900/70,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,136.63

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