Finding the Third Proportional to 71,141 and 106,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,141 and 106,525 is: 159,508.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,141 : 106,525 = 106,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,141/106,525 = 106,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,141x = 106,525 × 106,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,141x = 11,347,575,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,347,575,625/71,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,508.24
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