Finding the Third Proportional to 73,188 and 160,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,188 and 160,632 is: 352,552.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,188 : 160,632 = 160,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,188/160,632 = 160,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,188x = 160,632 × 160,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,188x = 25,802,639,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,802,639,424/73,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,552.87
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