Finding the Third Proportional to 71,148 and 106,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,148 and 106,911 is: 160,650.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,148 : 106,911 = 106,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,148/106,911 = 106,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,148x = 106,911 × 106,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,148x = 11,429,961,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,429,961,921/71,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,650.50
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