Finding the Third Proportional to 72,261 and 115,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,261 and 115,076 is: 183,259.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,261 : 115,076 = 115,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,261/115,076 = 115,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,261x = 115,076 × 115,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,261x = 13,242,485,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,242,485,776/72,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,259.10
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