Finding the Third Proportional to 71,327 and 110,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,327 and 110,388 is: 170,840.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,327 : 110,388 = 110,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,327/110,388 = 110,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,327x = 110,388 × 110,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,327x = 12,185,510,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,185,510,544/71,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,840.08
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