Finding the Third Proportional to 71,046 and 110,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,046 and 110,385 is: 171,506.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,046 : 110,385 = 110,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,046/110,385 = 110,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,046x = 110,385 × 110,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,046x = 12,184,848,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,184,848,225/71,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,506.46
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