Finding the Third Proportional to 73,521 and 110,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,521 and 110,295 is: 165,462.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,521 : 110,295 = 110,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,521/110,295 = 110,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,521x = 110,295 × 110,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,521x = 12,164,987,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,164,987,025/73,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,462.75
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