Finding the Third Proportional to 73,080 and 151,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,080 and 151,344 is: 313,423.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,080 : 151,344 = 151,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,080/151,344 = 151,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,080x = 151,344 × 151,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,080x = 22,905,006,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,905,006,336/73,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,423.73
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