Finding the Third Proportional to 71,398 and 94,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,398 and 94,774 is: 125,803.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,398 : 94,774 = 94,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,398/94,774 = 94,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,398x = 94,774 × 94,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,398x = 8,982,111,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,982,111,076/71,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,803.40
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