Finding the Third Proportional to 73,176 and 109,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,176 and 109,451 is: 163,708.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,176 : 109,451 = 109,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,176/109,451 = 109,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,176x = 109,451 × 109,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,176x = 11,979,521,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,979,521,401/73,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,708.34
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