Finding the Third Proportional to 73,455 and 158,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,455 and 158,571 is: 342,315.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,455 : 158,571 = 158,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,455/158,571 = 158,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,455x = 158,571 × 158,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,455x = 25,144,762,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,144,762,041/73,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,315.19
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