Finding the Third Proportional to 73,530 and 110,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,530 and 110,001 is: 164,561.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,530 : 110,001 = 110,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,530/110,001 = 110,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,530x = 110,001 × 110,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,530x = 12,100,220,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,100,220,001/73,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,561.68
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