Finding the Third Proportional to 71,293 and 156,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,293 and 156,194 is: 342,201.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,293 : 156,194 = 156,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,293/156,194 = 156,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,293x = 156,194 × 156,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,293x = 24,396,565,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,396,565,636/71,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,201.42
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