Finding the Third Proportional to 73,141 and 157,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,141 and 157,379 is: 338,635.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,141 : 157,379 = 157,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,141/157,379 = 157,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,141x = 157,379 × 157,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,141x = 24,768,149,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,768,149,641/73,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,635.64
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