Finding the Third Proportional to 71,222 and 153,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,222 and 153,166 is: 329,390.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,222 : 153,166 = 153,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,222/153,166 = 153,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,222x = 153,166 × 153,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,222x = 23,459,823,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,459,823,556/71,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,390.13
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