Finding the Third Proportional to 71,160 and 154,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,160 and 154,848 is: 336,957.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,160 : 154,848 = 154,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,160/154,848 = 154,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,160x = 154,848 × 154,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,160x = 23,977,903,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,977,903,104/71,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,957.60
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