Finding the Third Proportional to 71,048 and 118,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,048 and 118,400 is: 197,311.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,048 : 118,400 = 118,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,048/118,400 = 118,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,048x = 118,400 × 118,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,048x = 14,018,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,018,560,000/71,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,311.11
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