Finding the Third Proportional to 73,168 and 112,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,168 and 112,791 is: 173,871.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,168 : 112,791 = 112,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,168/112,791 = 112,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,168x = 112,791 × 112,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,168x = 12,721,809,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,721,809,681/73,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,871.22
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