Finding the Third Proportional to 71,299 and 154,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,299 and 154,916 is: 336,596.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,299 : 154,916 = 154,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,299/154,916 = 154,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,299x = 154,916 × 154,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,299x = 23,998,967,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,998,967,056/71,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,596.12
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