Finding the Third Proportional to 73,862 and 156,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,862 and 156,586 is: 331,959.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,862 : 156,586 = 156,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,862/156,586 = 156,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,862x = 156,586 × 156,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,862x = 24,519,175,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,519,175,396/73,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,959.27
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