Finding the Third Proportional to 71,150 and 106,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,150 and 106,914 is: 160,655.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,150 : 106,914 = 106,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,150/106,914 = 106,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,150x = 106,914 × 106,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,150x = 11,430,603,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,430,603,396/71,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,655.00
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