Finding the Third Proportional to 70,968 and 118,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,968 and 118,274 is: 197,113.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,968 : 118,274 = 118,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,968/118,274 = 118,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,968x = 118,274 × 118,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,968x = 13,988,739,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,988,739,076/70,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,113.33
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