Finding the Third Proportional to 73,872 and 161,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,872 and 161,284 is: 352,129.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,872 : 161,284 = 161,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,872/161,284 = 161,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,872x = 161,284 × 161,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,872x = 26,012,528,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,012,528,656/73,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,129.75
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