Finding the Third Proportional to 71,586 and 161,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,586 and 161,730 is: 365,386.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,586 : 161,730 = 161,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,586/161,730 = 161,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,586x = 161,730 × 161,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,586x = 26,156,592,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,156,592,900/71,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,386.99
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