Finding the Third Proportional to 73,912 and 167,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,912 and 167,554 is: 379,834.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,912 : 167,554 = 167,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,912/167,554 = 167,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,912x = 167,554 × 167,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,912x = 28,074,342,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,074,342,916/73,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,834.71
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