Finding the Third Proportional to 71,488 and 93,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,488 and 93,408 is: 122,049.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,488 : 93,408 = 93,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,488/93,408 = 93,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,488x = 93,408 × 93,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,488x = 8,725,054,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,725,054,464/71,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,049.22
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