Finding the Third Proportional to 73,268 and 150,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,268 and 150,416 is: 308,797.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,268 : 150,416 = 150,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,268/150,416 = 150,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,268x = 150,416 × 150,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,268x = 22,624,973,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,624,973,056/73,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,797.47
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