Finding the Third Proportional to 71,958 and 157,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,958 and 157,488 is: 344,679.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,958 : 157,488 = 157,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,958/157,488 = 157,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,958x = 157,488 × 157,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,958x = 24,802,470,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,802,470,144/71,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,679.82
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