Finding the Third Proportional to 73,060 and 107,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,060 and 107,286 is: 157,545.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,060 : 107,286 = 107,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,060/107,286 = 107,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,060x = 107,286 × 107,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,060x = 11,510,285,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,510,285,796/73,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,545.66
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