Finding the Third Proportional to 73,090 and 160,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,090 and 160,408 is: 352,041.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,090 : 160,408 = 160,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,090/160,408 = 160,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,090x = 160,408 × 160,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,090x = 25,730,726,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,730,726,464/73,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,041.68
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