Finding the Third Proportional to 71,598 and 110,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,598 and 110,100 is: 169,306.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,598 : 110,100 = 110,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,598/110,100 = 110,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,598x = 110,100 × 110,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,598x = 12,122,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,122,010,000/71,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,306.54
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