Finding the Third Proportional to 70,552 and 94,055.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,552 and 94,055.50 is: 125,388.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,552 : 94,055.50 = 94,055.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,552/94,055.50 = 94,055.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,552x = 94,055.50 × 94,055.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,552x = 8,846,437,080.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,846,437,080.25/70,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,388.89
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