Finding the Third Proportional to 70,964 and 98,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,964 and 98,670 is: 137,193.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,964 : 98,670 = 98,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,964/98,670 = 98,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,964x = 98,670 × 98,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,964x = 9,735,768,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,735,768,900/70,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,193.07
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