Finding the Third Proportional to 71,916 and 146,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,916 and 146,688 is: 299,201.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,916 : 146,688 = 146,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,916/146,688 = 146,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,916x = 146,688 × 146,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,916x = 21,517,369,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,517,369,344/71,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,201.42
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