Finding the Third Proportional to 71,370 and 153,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,370 and 153,702 is: 331,011.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,370 : 153,702 = 153,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,370/153,702 = 153,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,370x = 153,702 × 153,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,370x = 23,624,304,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,624,304,804/71,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,011.70
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