Finding the Third Proportional to 73,772 and 158,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,772 and 158,063 is: 338,663.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,772 : 158,063 = 158,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,772/158,063 = 158,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,772x = 158,063 × 158,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,772x = 24,983,911,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,983,911,969/73,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,663.88
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