Finding the Third Proportional to 71,230 and 110,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,230 and 110,288 is: 170,762.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,230 : 110,288 = 110,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,230/110,288 = 110,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,230x = 110,288 × 110,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,230x = 12,163,442,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,163,442,944/71,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,762.92
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