Finding the Third Proportional to 71,286 and 153,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,286 and 153,984 is: 332,618.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,286 : 153,984 = 153,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,286/153,984 = 153,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,286x = 153,984 × 153,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,286x = 23,711,072,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,711,072,256/71,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,618.92
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