Finding the Third Proportional to 70,444 and 95,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,444 and 95,944 is: 130,674.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,444 : 95,944 = 95,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,444/95,944 = 95,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,444x = 95,944 × 95,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,444x = 9,205,251,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,205,251,136/70,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,674.74
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