Finding the Third Proportional to 71,532 and 106,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,532 and 106,452 is: 158,419.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,532 : 106,452 = 106,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,532/106,452 = 106,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,532x = 106,452 × 106,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,532x = 11,332,028,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,332,028,304/71,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,419.01
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