Finding the Third Proportional to 70,946 and 94,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,946 and 94,668 is: 126,321.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,946 : 94,668 = 94,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,946/94,668 = 94,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,946x = 94,668 × 94,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,946x = 8,962,030,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,962,030,224/70,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,321.85
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