Finding the Third Proportional to 73,882 and 158,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,882 and 158,267 is: 339,033.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,882 : 158,267 = 158,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,882/158,267 = 158,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,882x = 158,267 × 158,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,882x = 25,048,443,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,048,443,289/73,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,033.10
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