Finding the Third Proportional to 73,362 and 154,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,362 and 154,604 is: 325,814.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,362 : 154,604 = 154,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,362/154,604 = 154,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,362x = 154,604 × 154,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,362x = 23,902,396,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,902,396,816/73,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,814.41
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