Finding the Third Proportional to 73,136 and 110,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,136 and 110,604 is: 167,267.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,136 : 110,604 = 110,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,136/110,604 = 110,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,136x = 110,604 × 110,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,136x = 12,233,244,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,233,244,816/73,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,267.08
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