Finding the Third Proportional to 71,583 and 161,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,583 and 161,725 is: 365,379.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,583 : 161,725 = 161,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,583/161,725 = 161,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,583x = 161,725 × 161,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,583x = 26,154,975,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,154,975,625/71,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,379.71
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