Finding the Third Proportional to 71,642 and 155,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,642 and 155,727 is: 338,501.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,642 : 155,727 = 155,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,642/155,727 = 155,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,642x = 155,727 × 155,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,642x = 24,250,898,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,250,898,529/71,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,501.14
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