Finding the Third Proportional to 71,288 and 154,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,288 and 154,718 is: 335,788.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,288 : 154,718 = 154,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,288/154,718 = 154,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,288x = 154,718 × 154,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,288x = 23,937,659,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,937,659,524/71,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,788.06
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