Finding the Third Proportional to 71,234 and 110,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,234 and 110,740 is: 172,155.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,234 : 110,740 = 110,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,234/110,740 = 110,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,234x = 110,740 × 110,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,234x = 12,263,347,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,263,347,600/71,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,155.82
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