Finding the Third Proportional to 73,634 and 157,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,634 and 157,588 is: 337,262.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,634 : 157,588 = 157,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,634/157,588 = 157,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,634x = 157,588 × 157,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,634x = 24,833,977,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,833,977,744/73,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,262.38
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