Finding the Third Proportional to 71,380 and 110,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,380 and 110,762 is: 171,871.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,380 : 110,762 = 110,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,380/110,762 = 110,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,380x = 110,762 × 110,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,380x = 12,268,220,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,268,220,644/71,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,871.96
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