Finding the Third Proportional to 70,535 and 95,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,535 and 95,687 is: 129,807.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,535 : 95,687 = 95,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,535/95,687 = 95,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,535x = 95,687 × 95,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,535x = 9,156,001,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,156,001,969/70,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,807.92
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