Finding the Third Proportional to 73,344 and 110,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,344 and 110,208 is: 165,600.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,344 : 110,208 = 110,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,344/110,208 = 110,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,344x = 110,208 × 110,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,344x = 12,145,803,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,145,803,264/73,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,600.50
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