Finding the Third Proportional to 71,937 and 155,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,937 and 155,358 is: 335,517.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,937 : 155,358 = 155,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,937/155,358 = 155,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,937x = 155,358 × 155,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,937x = 24,136,108,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,136,108,164/71,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,517.30
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