Finding the Third Proportional to 73,162 and 109,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,162 and 109,430 is: 163,676.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,162 : 109,430 = 109,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,162/109,430 = 109,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,162x = 109,430 × 109,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,162x = 11,974,924,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,974,924,900/73,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,676.84
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