Finding the Third Proportional to 73,920 and 131,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,920 and 131,424 is: 233,661.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,920 : 131,424 = 131,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,920/131,424 = 131,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,920x = 131,424 × 131,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,920x = 17,272,267,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,272,267,776/73,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,661.63
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