Finding the Third Proportional to 71,341 and 168,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,341 and 168,715 is: 398,995.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,341 : 168,715 = 168,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,341/168,715 = 168,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,341x = 168,715 × 168,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,341x = 28,464,751,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,464,751,225/71,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,995.69
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