Finding the Third Proportional to 70,832 and 96,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,832 and 96,244 is: 130,772.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,832 : 96,244 = 96,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,832/96,244 = 96,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,832x = 96,244 × 96,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,832x = 9,262,907,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,262,907,536/70,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,772.92
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