Finding the Third Proportional to 73,145 and 109,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,145 and 109,239 is: 163,143.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,145 : 109,239 = 109,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,145/109,239 = 109,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,145x = 109,239 × 109,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,145x = 11,933,159,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,933,159,121/73,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,143.88
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