Finding the Third Proportional to 73,604 and 158,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,604 and 158,866 is: 342,894.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,604 : 158,866 = 158,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,604/158,866 = 158,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,604x = 158,866 × 158,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,604x = 25,238,405,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,238,405,956/73,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,894.49
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