Finding the Third Proportional to 71,920 and 146,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,920 and 146,696 is: 299,217.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,920 : 146,696 = 146,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,920/146,696 = 146,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,920x = 146,696 × 146,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,920x = 21,519,716,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,519,716,416/71,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,217.41
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