Finding the Third Proportional to 71,774 and 154,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,774 and 154,514 is: 332,635.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,774 : 154,514 = 154,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,774/154,514 = 154,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,774x = 154,514 × 154,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,774x = 23,874,576,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,874,576,196/71,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,635.44
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