Finding the Third Proportional to 71,872 and 156,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,872 and 156,928 is: 342,642.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,872 : 156,928 = 156,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,872/156,928 = 156,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,872x = 156,928 × 156,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,872x = 24,626,397,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,626,397,184/71,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,642.44
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