Finding the Third Proportional to 71,397 and 94,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,397 and 94,773 is: 125,802.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,397 : 94,773 = 94,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,397/94,773 = 94,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,397x = 94,773 × 94,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,397x = 8,981,921,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,981,921,529/71,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,802.51
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