Finding the Third Proportional to 72,038 and 167,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,038 and 167,474 is: 389,343.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,038 : 167,474 = 167,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,038/167,474 = 167,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,038x = 167,474 × 167,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,038x = 28,047,540,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,047,540,676/72,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,343.69
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