Finding the Third Proportional to 73,158 and 157,227.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,158 and 157,227.75 is: 337,906.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,158 : 157,227.75 = 157,227.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,158/157,227.75 = 157,227.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,158x = 157,227.75 × 157,227.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,158x = 24,720,565,370.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,720,565,370.06/73,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,906.52
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