Finding the Third Proportional to 71,379 and 156,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,379 and 156,882 is: 344,806.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,379 : 156,882 = 156,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,379/156,882 = 156,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,379x = 156,882 × 156,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,379x = 24,611,961,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,611,961,924/71,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,806.76
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