Finding the Third Proportional to 73,008 and 158,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,008 and 158,409 is: 343,707.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,008 : 158,409 = 158,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,008/158,409 = 158,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,008x = 158,409 × 158,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,008x = 25,093,411,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,093,411,281/73,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,707.69
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