Finding the Third Proportional to 71,488 and 118,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,488 and 118,464 is: 196,308.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,488 : 118,464 = 118,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,488/118,464 = 118,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,488x = 118,464 × 118,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,488x = 14,033,719,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,033,719,296/71,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,308.74
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