Finding the Third Proportional to 70,668 and 95,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,668 and 95,962 is: 130,309.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,668 : 95,962 = 95,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,668/95,962 = 95,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,668x = 95,962 × 95,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,668x = 9,208,705,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,208,705,444/70,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,309.41
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