Finding the Third Proportional to 73,717 and 157,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,717 and 157,952 is: 338,440.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,717 : 157,952 = 157,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,717/157,952 = 157,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,717x = 157,952 × 157,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,717x = 24,948,834,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,948,834,304/73,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,440.72
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