Finding the Third Proportional to 70,756 and 96,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,756 and 96,152 is: 130,663.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,756 : 96,152 = 96,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,756/96,152 = 96,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,756x = 96,152 × 96,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,756x = 9,245,207,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,245,207,104/70,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,663.22
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