Finding the Third Proportional to 71,202 and 151,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,202 and 151,936 is: 324,212.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,202 : 151,936 = 151,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,202/151,936 = 151,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,202x = 151,936 × 151,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,202x = 23,084,548,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,084,548,096/71,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,212.07
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