Finding the Third Proportional to 73,164 and 106,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,164 and 106,958 is: 156,361.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,164 : 106,958 = 106,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,164/106,958 = 106,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,164x = 106,958 × 106,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,164x = 11,440,013,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,440,013,764/73,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,361.24
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