Finding the Third Proportional to 70,560 and 96,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,560 and 96,120 is: 130,938.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,560 : 96,120 = 96,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,560/96,120 = 96,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,560x = 96,120 × 96,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,560x = 9,239,054,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,239,054,400/70,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,938.98
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