Finding the Third Proportional to 71,108 and 153,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,108 and 153,604 is: 331,807.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,108 : 153,604 = 153,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,108/153,604 = 153,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,108x = 153,604 × 153,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,108x = 23,594,188,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,594,188,816/71,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,807.80
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