Finding the Third Proportional to 73,488 and 159,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,488 and 159,184 is: 344,812.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,488 : 159,184 = 159,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,488/159,184 = 159,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,488x = 159,184 × 159,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,488x = 25,339,545,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,339,545,856/73,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,812.02
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