Finding the Third Proportional to 71,604 and 150,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,604 and 150,405 is: 315,927.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,604 : 150,405 = 150,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,604/150,405 = 150,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,604x = 150,405 × 150,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,604x = 22,621,664,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,621,664,025/71,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,927.38
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