Finding the Third Proportional to 71,958 and 146,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,958 and 146,775 is: 299,381.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,958 : 146,775 = 146,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,958/146,775 = 146,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,958x = 146,775 × 146,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,958x = 21,542,900,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,542,900,625/71,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,381.59
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