Finding the Third Proportional to 73,874 and 161,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,874 and 161,288 is: 352,137.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,874 : 161,288 = 161,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,874/161,288 = 161,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,874x = 161,288 × 161,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,874x = 26,013,818,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,013,818,944/73,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,137.68
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