Finding the Third Proportional to 71,572 and 157,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,572 and 157,304 is: 345,729.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,572 : 157,304 = 157,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,572/157,304 = 157,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,572x = 157,304 × 157,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,572x = 24,744,548,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,744,548,416/71,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,729.45
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