Finding the Third Proportional to 71,277 and 153,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,277 and 153,852 is: 332,090.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,277 : 153,852 = 153,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,277/153,852 = 153,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,277x = 153,852 × 153,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,277x = 23,670,437,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,670,437,904/71,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,090.83
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