Finding the Third Proportional to 73,242 and 111,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,242 and 111,267 is: 169,033.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,242 : 111,267 = 111,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,242/111,267 = 111,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,242x = 111,267 × 111,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,242x = 12,380,345,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,380,345,289/73,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,033.41
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