Finding the Third Proportional to 71,517 and 157,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,517 and 157,316 is: 346,048.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,517 : 157,316 = 157,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,517/157,316 = 157,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,517x = 157,316 × 157,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,517x = 24,748,323,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,748,323,856/71,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,048.13
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