Finding the Third Proportional to 71,075 and 154,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,075 and 154,677 is: 336,615.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,075 : 154,677 = 154,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,075/154,677 = 154,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,075x = 154,677 × 154,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,075x = 23,924,974,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,924,974,329/71,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,615.89
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