Finding the Third Proportional to 73,998 and 161,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,998 and 161,838 is: 353,949.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,998 : 161,838 = 161,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,998/161,838 = 161,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,998x = 161,838 × 161,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,998x = 26,191,538,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,191,538,244/73,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,949.27
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