Finding the Third Proportional to 73,958 and 161,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,958 and 161,740 is: 353,711.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,958 : 161,740 = 161,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,958/161,740 = 161,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,958x = 161,740 × 161,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,958x = 26,159,827,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,159,827,600/73,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,711.94
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