Finding the Third Proportional to 73,128 and 151,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,128 and 151,440 is: 313,615.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,128 : 151,440 = 151,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,128/151,440 = 151,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,128x = 151,440 × 151,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,128x = 22,934,073,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,934,073,600/73,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,615.49
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