Finding the Third Proportional to 71,320 and 110,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,320 and 110,374 is: 170,813.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,320 : 110,374 = 110,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,320/110,374 = 110,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,320x = 110,374 × 110,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,320x = 12,182,419,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,182,419,876/71,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,813.51
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