Finding the Third Proportional to 73,631 and 177,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,631 and 177,516 is: 427,970.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,631 : 177,516 = 177,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,631/177,516 = 177,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,631x = 177,516 × 177,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,631x = 31,511,930,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,511,930,256/73,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,970.97
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