Finding the Third Proportional to 72,184 and 107,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,184 and 107,912 is: 161,323.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,184 : 107,912 = 107,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,184/107,912 = 107,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,184x = 107,912 × 107,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,184x = 11,644,999,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,644,999,744/72,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,323.84
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