Finding the Third Proportional to 73,107 and 151,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,107 and 151,957 is: 315,851.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,107 : 151,957 = 151,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,107/151,957 = 151,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,107x = 151,957 × 151,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,107x = 23,090,929,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,090,929,849/73,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,851.15
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