Finding the Third Proportional to 73,472 and 159,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,472 and 159,152 is: 344,748.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,472 : 159,152 = 159,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,472/159,152 = 159,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,472x = 159,152 × 159,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,472x = 25,329,359,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,329,359,104/73,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,748.46
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