Finding the Third Proportional to 73,367 and 160,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,367 and 160,800 is: 352,428.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,367 : 160,800 = 160,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,367/160,800 = 160,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,367x = 160,800 × 160,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,367x = 25,856,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,856,640,000/73,367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,428.75
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