Finding the Third Proportional to 73,704 and 157,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,704 and 157,728 is: 337,541.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,704 : 157,728 = 157,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,704/157,728 = 157,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,704x = 157,728 × 157,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,704x = 24,878,121,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,878,121,984/73,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,541.00
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