Finding the Third Proportional to 71,342 and 110,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,342 and 110,619 is: 171,519.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,342 : 110,619 = 110,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,342/110,619 = 110,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,342x = 110,619 × 110,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,342x = 12,236,563,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,236,563,161/71,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,519.77
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