Finding the Third Proportional to 70,691.50 and 92,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,691.50 and 92,913 is: 122,119.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,691.50 : 92,913 = 92,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,691.50/92,913 = 92,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,691.50x = 92,913 × 92,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,691.50x = 8,632,825,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,632,825,569/70,691.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,119.71
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