Finding the Third Proportional to 71,581 and 157,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,581 and 157,468 is: 346,407.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,581 : 157,468 = 157,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,581/157,468 = 157,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,581x = 157,468 × 157,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,581x = 24,796,171,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,796,171,024/71,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,407.16
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