Finding the Third Proportional to 73,188 and 159,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,188 and 159,763 is: 348,748.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,188 : 159,763 = 159,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,188/159,763 = 159,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,188x = 159,763 × 159,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,188x = 25,524,216,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,524,216,169/73,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,748.65
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