Finding the Third Proportional to 73,536 and 110,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,536 and 110,304 is: 165,456
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,536 : 110,304 = 110,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,536/110,304 = 110,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,536x = 110,304 × 110,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,536x = 12,166,972,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,166,972,416/73,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,456
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