Finding the Third Proportional to 71,130 and 103,765.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,130 and 103,765.50 is: 151,374.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,130 : 103,765.50 = 103,765.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,130/103,765.50 = 103,765.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,130x = 103,765.50 × 103,765.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,130x = 10,767,278,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,767,278,990.25/71,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,374.65
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