Finding the Third Proportional to 71,504 and 94,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,504 and 94,028 is: 123,647.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,504 : 94,028 = 94,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,504/94,028 = 94,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,504x = 94,028 × 94,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,504x = 8,841,264,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,841,264,784/71,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,647.14
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