Finding the Third Proportional to 73,332 and 110,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,332 and 110,160 is: 165,483.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,332 : 110,160 = 110,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,332/110,160 = 110,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,332x = 110,160 × 110,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,332x = 12,135,225,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,135,225,600/73,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,483.36
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