Finding the Third Proportional to 73,980 and 161,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,980 and 161,778 is: 353,772.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,980 : 161,778 = 161,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,980/161,778 = 161,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,980x = 161,778 × 161,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,980x = 26,172,121,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,172,121,284/73,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,772.93
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