Finding the Third Proportional to 73,666.13 and 160,824.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,666.13 and 160,824.75 is: 351,105.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,666.13 : 160,824.75 = 160,824.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,666.13/160,824.75 = 160,824.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,666.13x = 160,824.75 × 160,824.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,666.13x = 25,864,600,212.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,864,600,212.56/73,666.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,105.75
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