Finding the Third Proportional to 71,961 and 157,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,961 and 157,494 is: 344,691.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,961 : 157,494 = 157,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,961/157,494 = 157,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,961x = 157,494 × 157,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,961x = 24,804,360,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,804,360,036/71,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,691.71
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