Finding the Third Proportional to 73,368 and 154,617.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,368 and 154,617.75 is: 325,845.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,368 : 154,617.75 = 154,617.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,368/154,617.75 = 154,617.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,368x = 154,617.75 × 154,617.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,368x = 23,906,648,615.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,906,648,615.06/73,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,845.72
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