Finding the Third Proportional to 71,631 and 163,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,631 and 163,035 is: 371,074.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,631 : 163,035 = 163,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,631/163,035 = 163,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,631x = 163,035 × 163,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,631x = 26,580,411,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,580,411,225/71,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,074.13
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