Finding the Third Proportional to 73,149 and 159,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,149 and 159,702 is: 348,668.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,149 : 159,702 = 159,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,149/159,702 = 159,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,149x = 159,702 × 159,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,149x = 25,504,728,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,504,728,804/73,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,668.18
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