Finding the Third Proportional to 73,310 and 156,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,310 and 156,987 is: 336,174.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,310 : 156,987 = 156,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,310/156,987 = 156,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,310x = 156,987 × 156,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,310x = 24,644,918,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,644,918,169/73,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,174.03
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