Finding the Third Proportional to 71,484 and 156,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,484 and 156,981 is: 344,734.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,484 : 156,981 = 156,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,484/156,981 = 156,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,484x = 156,981 × 156,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,484x = 24,643,034,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,643,034,361/71,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,734.97
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