Finding the Third Proportional to 71,070 and 153,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,070 and 153,522 is: 331,630.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,070 : 153,522 = 153,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,070/153,522 = 153,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,070x = 153,522 × 153,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,070x = 23,569,004,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,569,004,484/71,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,630.85
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