Finding the Third Proportional to 70,734 and 93,433.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,734 and 93,433.50 is: 123,417.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,734 : 93,433.50 = 93,433.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,734/93,433.50 = 93,433.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,734x = 93,433.50 × 93,433.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,734x = 8,729,818,922.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,729,818,922.25/70,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,417.58
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