Finding the Third Proportional to 73,548 and 159,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,548 and 159,543 is: 346,086.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,548 : 159,543 = 159,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,548/159,543 = 159,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,548x = 159,543 × 159,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,548x = 25,453,968,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,453,968,849/73,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,086.49
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