Finding the Third Proportional to 71,506 and 94,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,506 and 94,031 is: 123,651.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,506 : 94,031 = 94,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,506/94,031 = 94,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,506x = 94,031 × 94,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,506x = 8,841,828,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,841,828,961/71,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,651.57
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