Finding the Third Proportional to 71,122 and 103,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,122 and 103,755 is: 151,361.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,122 : 103,755 = 103,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,122/103,755 = 103,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,122x = 103,755 × 103,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,122x = 10,765,100,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,765,100,025/71,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,361.04
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