Finding the Third Proportional to 71,464 and 156,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,464 and 156,752 is: 343,826.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,464 : 156,752 = 156,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,464/156,752 = 156,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,464x = 156,752 × 156,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,464x = 24,571,189,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,571,189,504/71,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,826.12
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