Finding the Third Proportional to 71,523.84 and 108,206.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,523.84 and 108,206.44 is: 163,702.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,523.84 : 108,206.44 = 108,206.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,523.84/108,206.44 = 108,206.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,523.84x = 108,206.44 × 108,206.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,523.84x = 11,708,633,116.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,708,633,116.44/71,523.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,702.52
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