Finding the Third Proportional to 72,164 and 107,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,164 and 107,476 is: 160,067.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,164 : 107,476 = 107,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,164/107,476 = 107,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,164x = 107,476 × 107,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,164x = 11,551,090,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,551,090,576/72,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,067.22
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