Finding the Third Proportional to 73,106 and 151,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,106 and 151,396 is: 313,527.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,106 : 151,396 = 151,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,106/151,396 = 151,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,106x = 151,396 × 151,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,106x = 22,920,748,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,920,748,816/73,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,527.60
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