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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,960 and 98,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,960 and 98,664 is: 137,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,960 : 98,664 = 98,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,960/98,664 = 98,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,960x = 98,664 × 98,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,960x = 9,734,584,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734,584,896/70,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,184.12

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