Finding the Third Proportional to 71,235 and 110,737.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,235 and 110,737.75 is: 172,146.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,235 : 110,737.75 = 110,737.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,235/110,737.75 = 110,737.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,235x = 110,737.75 × 110,737.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,235x = 12,262,849,275.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,262,849,275.06/71,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,146.41
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