Finding the Third Proportional to 73,170 and 161,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,170 and 161,572 is: 356,778.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,170 : 161,572 = 161,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,170/161,572 = 161,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,170x = 161,572 × 161,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,170x = 26,105,511,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,105,511,184/73,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,778.89
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