Finding the Third Proportional to 71,134 and 152,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,134 and 152,811 is: 328,270.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,134 : 152,811 = 152,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,134/152,811 = 152,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,134x = 152,811 × 152,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,134x = 23,351,201,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,351,201,721/71,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,270.61
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