Finding the Third Proportional to 71,326 and 110,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,326 and 110,386 is: 170,836.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,326 : 110,386 = 110,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,326/110,386 = 110,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,326x = 110,386 × 110,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,326x = 12,185,068,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,185,068,996/71,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,836.29
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