Finding the Third Proportional to 70,308 and 95,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,308 and 95,446 is: 129,571.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,308 : 95,446 = 95,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,308/95,446 = 95,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,308x = 95,446 × 95,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,308x = 9,109,938,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,109,938,916/70,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,571.87
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