Finding the Third Proportional to 33,304 and 71,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,304 and 71,348 is: 152,850.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,304 : 71,348 = 71,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,304/71,348 = 71,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,304x = 71,348 × 71,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,304x = 5,090,537,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,090,537,104/33,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,850.62
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