Finding the Third Proportional to 73,706 and 161,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,706 and 161,202 is: 352,564.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,706 : 161,202 = 161,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,706/161,202 = 161,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,706x = 161,202 × 161,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,706x = 25,986,084,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,986,084,804/73,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,564.04
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