Finding the Third Proportional to 70,548 and 95,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,548 and 95,706 is: 129,835.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,548 : 95,706 = 95,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,548/95,706 = 95,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,548x = 95,706 × 95,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,548x = 9,159,638,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,159,638,436/70,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,835.55
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