Finding the Third Proportional to 33,612 and 73,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,612 and 73,272 is: 159,728.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,612 : 73,272 = 73,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,612/73,272 = 73,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,612x = 73,272 × 73,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,612x = 5,368,785,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,368,785,984/33,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,728.25
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