Finding the Third Proportional to 71,560 and 94,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,560 and 94,128 is: 123,813.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,560 : 94,128 = 94,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,560/94,128 = 94,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,560x = 94,128 × 94,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,560x = 8,860,080,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,860,080,384/71,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,813.31
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