Finding the Third Proportional to 71,806.50 and 157,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,806.50 and 157,221 is: 344,236.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,806.50 : 157,221 = 157,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,806.50/157,221 = 157,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,806.50x = 157,221 × 157,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,806.50x = 24,718,442,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,718,442,841/71,806.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,236.84
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