Finding the Third Proportional to 73,178 and 157,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,178 and 157,450 is: 338,769.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,178 : 157,450 = 157,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,178/157,450 = 157,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,178x = 157,450 × 157,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,178x = 24,790,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,790,502,500/73,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,769.88
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