Finding the Third Proportional to 71,730 and 105,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,730 and 105,291 is: 154,554.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,730 : 105,291 = 105,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,730/105,291 = 105,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,730x = 105,291 × 105,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,730x = 11,086,194,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,086,194,681/71,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,554.51
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