Finding the Third Proportional to 73,959 and 161,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,959 and 161,742 is: 353,715.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,959 : 161,742 = 161,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,959/161,742 = 161,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,959x = 161,742 × 161,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,959x = 26,160,474,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,160,474,564/73,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,715.90
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