Finding the Third Proportional to 73,200 and 159,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,200 and 159,785 is: 348,787.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,200 : 159,785 = 159,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,200/159,785 = 159,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,200x = 159,785 × 159,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,200x = 25,531,246,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,531,246,225/73,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,787.52
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