Finding the Third Proportional to 70,204 and 95,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,204 and 95,266 is: 129,274.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,204 : 95,266 = 95,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,204/95,266 = 95,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,204x = 95,266 × 95,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,204x = 9,075,610,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,075,610,756/70,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,274.84
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