Finding the Third Proportional to 71,948 and 146,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,948 and 146,750 is: 299,321.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,948 : 146,750 = 146,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,948/146,750 = 146,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,948x = 146,750 × 146,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,948x = 21,535,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,535,562,500/71,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,321.21
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