Finding the Third Proportional to 71,323.88 and 110,382.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,323.88 and 110,382.75 is: 170,831.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,323.88 : 110,382.75 = 110,382.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,323.88/110,382.75 = 110,382.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,323.88x = 110,382.75 × 110,382.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,323.88x = 12,184,351,497.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,184,351,497.56/71,323.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,831.32
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