Finding the Third Proportional to 72,207 and 158,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,207 and 158,363 is: 347,318.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,207 : 158,363 = 158,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,207/158,363 = 158,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,207x = 158,363 × 158,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,207x = 25,078,839,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,078,839,769/72,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,318.68
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