Finding the Third Proportional to 73,670 and 160,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,670 and 160,834 is: 351,127.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,670 : 160,834 = 160,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,670/160,834 = 160,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,670x = 160,834 × 160,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,670x = 25,867,575,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,867,575,556/73,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,127.67
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