Finding the Third Proportional to 73,042 and 157,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,042 and 157,340 is: 338,926.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,042 : 157,340 = 157,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,042/157,340 = 157,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,042x = 157,340 × 157,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,042x = 24,755,875,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,755,875,600/73,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,926.58
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