Finding the Third Proportional to 73,446 and 158,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,446 and 158,553 is: 342,279.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,446 : 158,553 = 158,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,446/158,553 = 158,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,446x = 158,553 × 158,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,446x = 25,139,053,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,139,053,809/73,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,279.41
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