Finding the Third Proportional to 73,712 and 173,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,712 and 173,129 is: 406,631.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,712 : 173,129 = 173,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,712/173,129 = 173,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,712x = 173,129 × 173,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,712x = 29,973,650,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,973,650,641/73,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,631.90
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