Finding the Third Proportional to 72,159 and 107,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,159 and 107,469 is: 160,057.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,159 : 107,469 = 107,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,159/107,469 = 107,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,159x = 107,469 × 107,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,159x = 11,549,585,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,549,585,961/72,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,057.46
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