Finding the Third Proportional to 72,044 and 115,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,044 and 115,756 is: 185,989.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,044 : 115,756 = 115,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,044/115,756 = 115,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,044x = 115,756 × 115,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,044x = 13,399,451,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,399,451,536/72,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,989.83
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