Finding the Third Proportional to 73,038 and 155,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,038 and 155,493 is: 331,034.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,038 : 155,493 = 155,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,038/155,493 = 155,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,038x = 155,493 × 155,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,038x = 24,178,073,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,178,073,049/73,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,034.16
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