Finding the Third Proportional to 73,267 and 150,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,267 and 150,416 is: 308,801.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,267 : 150,416 = 150,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,267/150,416 = 150,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,267x = 150,416 × 150,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,267x = 22,624,973,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,624,973,056/73,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,801.69
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