Finding the Third Proportional to 73,056 and 93,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,056 and 93,352 is: 119,286.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,056 : 93,352 = 93,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,056/93,352 = 93,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,056x = 93,352 × 93,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,056x = 8,714,595,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,714,595,904/73,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,286.52
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