Finding the Third Proportional to 73,368 and 110,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,368 and 110,214 is: 165,564.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,368 : 110,214 = 110,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,368/110,214 = 110,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,368x = 110,214 × 110,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,368x = 12,147,125,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,147,125,796/73,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,564.36
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