Finding the Third Proportional to 70,436 and 95,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,436 and 95,932 is: 130,656.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,436 : 95,932 = 95,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,436/95,932 = 95,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,436x = 95,932 × 95,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,436x = 9,202,948,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,202,948,624/70,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,656.89
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