Finding the Third Proportional to 71,442 and 161,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,442 and 161,595 is: 365,512.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,442 : 161,595 = 161,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,442/161,595 = 161,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,442x = 161,595 × 161,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,442x = 26,112,944,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,112,944,025/71,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,512.50
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