Finding the Third Proportional to 72,182 and 157,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,182 and 157,480 is: 343,575.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,182 : 157,480 = 157,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,182/157,480 = 157,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,182x = 157,480 × 157,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,182x = 24,799,950,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,799,950,400/72,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,575.27
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