Finding the Third Proportional to 73,256 and 155,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,256 and 155,508 is: 330,112.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,256 : 155,508 = 155,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,256/155,508 = 155,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,256x = 155,508 × 155,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,256x = 24,182,738,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,182,738,064/73,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,112.73
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