Finding the Third Proportional to 71,540 and 157,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,540 and 157,090 is: 344,943.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,540 : 157,090 = 157,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,540/157,090 = 157,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,540x = 157,090 × 157,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,540x = 24,677,268,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,677,268,100/71,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,943.64
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