Finding the Third Proportional to 73,716 and 161,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,716 and 161,436 is: 353,540.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,716 : 161,436 = 161,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,716/161,436 = 161,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,716x = 161,436 × 161,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,716x = 26,061,582,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,061,582,096/73,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,540.37
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