Finding the Third Proportional to 71,584 and 157,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,584 and 157,328 is: 345,776.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,584 : 157,328 = 157,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,584/157,328 = 157,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,584x = 157,328 × 157,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,584x = 24,752,099,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,752,099,584/71,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,776.98
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