Finding the Third Proportional to 73,602 and 159,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,602 and 159,651 is: 346,300.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,602 : 159,651 = 159,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,602/159,651 = 159,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,602x = 159,651 × 159,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,602x = 25,488,441,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,488,441,801/73,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,300.94
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