Finding the Third Proportional to 71,290 and 153,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,290 and 153,992 is: 332,634.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,290 : 153,992 = 153,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,290/153,992 = 153,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,290x = 153,992 × 153,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,290x = 23,713,536,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,713,536,064/71,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,634.82
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