Finding the Third Proportional to 71,802 and 147,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,802 and 147,192 is: 301,739.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,802 : 147,192 = 147,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,802/147,192 = 147,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,802x = 147,192 × 147,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,802x = 21,665,484,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,665,484,864/71,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,739.30
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