Finding the Third Proportional to 71,334 and 110,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,334 and 110,398 is: 170,854.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,334 : 110,398 = 110,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,334/110,398 = 110,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,334x = 110,398 × 110,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,334x = 12,187,718,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,187,718,404/71,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,854.27
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