Finding the Third Proportional to 72,177 and 160,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,177 and 160,758 is: 358,052.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,177 : 160,758 = 160,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,177/160,758 = 160,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,177x = 160,758 × 160,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,177x = 25,843,134,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,843,134,564/72,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,052.21
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