Finding the Third Proportional to 73,986 and 163,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,986 and 163,053 is: 359,342.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,986 : 163,053 = 163,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,986/163,053 = 163,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,986x = 163,053 × 163,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,986x = 26,586,280,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,586,280,809/73,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,342.05
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