Finding the Third Proportional to 71,146 and 95,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,146 and 95,475 is: 128,123.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,146 : 95,475 = 95,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,146/95,475 = 95,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,146x = 95,475 × 95,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,146x = 9,115,475,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,115,475,625/71,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,123.52
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