Finding the Third Proportional to 71,312 and 150,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,312 and 150,668 is: 318,331.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,312 : 150,668 = 150,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,312/150,668 = 150,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,312x = 150,668 × 150,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,312x = 22,700,846,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,700,846,224/71,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,331.36
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