Finding the Third Proportional to 72,075 and 157,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,075 and 157,275 is: 343,190.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,075 : 157,275 = 157,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,075/157,275 = 157,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,075x = 157,275 × 157,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,075x = 24,735,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,735,425,625/72,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,190.09
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