Finding the Third Proportional to 71,466 and 113,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,466 and 113,265 is: 179,511.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,466 : 113,265 = 113,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,466/113,265 = 113,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,466x = 113,265 × 113,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,466x = 12,828,960,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,828,960,225/71,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,511.38
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