Finding the Third Proportional to 71,400 and 153,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,400 and 153,832 is: 331,432.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,400 : 153,832 = 153,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,400/153,832 = 153,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,400x = 153,832 × 153,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,400x = 23,664,284,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,664,284,224/71,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,432.55
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