Finding the Third Proportional to 73,176 and 156,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,176 and 156,720 is: 335,645.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,176 : 156,720 = 156,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,176/156,720 = 156,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,176x = 156,720 × 156,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,176x = 24,561,158,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,561,158,400/73,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,645.00
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