Finding the Third Proportional to 71,882 and 155,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,882 and 155,982 is: 338,476.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,882 : 155,982 = 155,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,882/155,982 = 155,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,882x = 155,982 × 155,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,882x = 24,330,384,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,330,384,324/71,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,476.73
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