Finding the Third Proportional to 71,365 and 153,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,365 and 153,693 is: 330,996.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,365 : 153,693 = 153,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,365/153,693 = 153,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,365x = 153,693 × 153,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,365x = 23,621,538,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,621,538,249/71,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,996.12
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