Finding the Third Proportional to 72,006 and 107,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,006 and 107,721 is: 161,150.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,006 : 107,721 = 107,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,006/107,721 = 107,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,006x = 107,721 × 107,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,006x = 11,603,813,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,603,813,841/72,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,150.65
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