Finding the Third Proportional to 71,514 and 107,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,514 and 107,133 is: 160,492.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,514 : 107,133 = 107,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,514/107,133 = 107,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,514x = 107,133 × 107,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,514x = 11,477,479,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,477,479,689/71,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,492.77
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