Finding the Third Proportional to 71,050 and 106,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,050 and 106,087 is: 158,401.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,050 : 106,087 = 106,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,050/106,087 = 106,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,050x = 106,087 × 106,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,050x = 11,254,451,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,254,451,569/71,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,401.85
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