Finding the Third Proportional to 73,046 and 151,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,046 and 151,708 is: 315,079.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,046 : 151,708 = 151,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,046/151,708 = 151,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,046x = 151,708 × 151,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,046x = 23,015,317,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,015,317,264/73,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,079.78
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