Finding the Third Proportional to 73,856 and 161,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,856 and 161,536 is: 353,307.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,856 : 161,536 = 161,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,856/161,536 = 161,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,856x = 161,536 × 161,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,856x = 26,093,879,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,093,879,296/73,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,307.51
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