Finding the Third Proportional to 71,006 and 153,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,006 and 153,079 is: 330,016.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,006 : 153,079 = 153,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,006/153,079 = 153,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,006x = 153,079 × 153,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,006x = 23,433,180,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,433,180,241/71,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,016.90
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