Finding the Third Proportional to 73,968 and 158,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,968 and 158,664 is: 340,339.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,968 : 158,664 = 158,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,968/158,664 = 158,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,968x = 158,664 × 158,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,968x = 25,174,264,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,174,264,896/73,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,339.94
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