Finding the Third Proportional to 33,306 and 71,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,306 and 71,349 is: 152,845.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,306 : 71,349 = 71,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,306/71,349 = 71,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,306x = 71,349 × 71,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,306x = 5,090,679,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,090,679,801/33,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,845.73
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